Etymology

El Salvador

Today it means: A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of El Salvador. Capital: San Salvador. Full definition →

Spanish El Salvador
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromEl Salvador
  2. English todayEl Salvador

Unadapted borrowing from Spanish El Salvador (literally “The Saviour”). Named in honor of Jesus Christ.

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