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Carlos
KAH-los
Carlos (name) means a male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to Charles. Example: “King Carlos ruled during a turbulent period in the country's history.”
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A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to Charles.
"The Ferraris pressed the self-destruct button, Lewis Hamilton lost his spot on the podium, and there were champagne moments for Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz Jr."
— Sarah Holt, Verstappen wins Brazilian GP as Ferraris collide AND Gasly and Sainz claim first F1 podiums (2019)
"King Carlos ruled during a turbulent period in the country's history."
How to use Carlos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Charles.
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Etymology
From Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin — a doublet of Charles, Carl, and Karl.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Carlos” mean?
The word “Carlos” means a male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to Charles. In plain terms, the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Charles.
How do you pronounce “Carlos”?
“Carlos” is pronounced KAH-los (/ˈkɑɹ.loʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carlos” in a sentence?
Here is “Carlos” used in a sentence: “King Carlos ruled during a turbulent period in the country's history.”
What part of speech is “Carlos”?
“Carlos” is a name.
Where does the word “Carlos” come from?
The word “Carlos” comes from Latin. From Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin — a doublet of Charles, Carl, and Karl.
Is “Carlos” a common word?
“Carlos” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the English equivalent of the name Carlos?
The English equivalent of Carlos is Charles. Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the same name.
What is the female version of the name Carlos?
The feminine forms commonly linked to Carlos are Carla and Carlota. They share the same root as Carlos and the English name Charles.
What is the difference between Carlos and Carlo?
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name, while Carlo is the Italian form. Both correspond to the English name Charles.
