Carlos (en. Carlos)
/kaʁ.los/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Masculine first name of Spanish origin.
Carlos is a common name in Spanish-speaking countries.
Carlos est un prénom commun dans les pays hispanophones.
Person bearing this name.
Carlos has always been a loyal friend.
Carlos a toujours été un ami fidèle.
Reference to a famous or fictional character bearing this name.
Carlos is the protagonist of this novel.
Carlos est le protagoniste de ce roman.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish name 'Carlos', coming from the Germanic 'Karl', meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Caribbean Carlos
Expresses a romantic or exotic image of a person.
Carlos des Caraïbes
He's a Carlos!
Often refers to a jovial man, sometimes a bit naïve.
C'est un Carlos!
Related Words
Carlito
Affectionate diminutive of Carlos, often used in Latin America.
Carlito
Carla
Feminine form of the name Carlos.
Carla
Slang Meanings
A laid-back or fun-loving man.
Come on, it's time to party, like a real Carlos!
Viens, c'est le moment de faire la fête, comme un vrai Carlos!
A close friend or buddy.
I'm going to call Carlos to come with us.
Je vais appeler Carlos pour qu'il vienne avec nous.