Cárlos (en. Carlos)

/ˈkaɾ.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Common male name in Spain and Latin America.
Carlos is a very popular name.
Carlos es un nombre muy popular.
Name of several saints in the Catholic Church.
San Carlos is celebrated on November 4th.
El 4 de noviembre se celebra a San Carlos.
Variant of the name Carles in Catalan.
Carlos is the Spanish form of Carles.
Carlos es la forma castellana de Carles.

Etymology

From the Germanic 'Karl', meaning 'man' or 'male'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Carlos and the Angels
Reference to a book or story that mentions a character named Carlos accompanied by angelic figures.
Carlos y los Ángeles
to do a Carlos
Colloquial expression referring to making a mistake or getting into trouble, sometimes derived from anecdotes about characters named Carlos.
hacer un Carlos
The heart of Carlos
Phrase that refers to an act of kindness attributed to someone named Carlos.
El corazón de Carlos

Related Words

carlo
Diminutive of Carlos, sometimes used in an affectionate manner.
carlo
carla
Related feminine name, often considered the feminine version of Carlos.
carla
carlitos
Diminutive of Carlos, used in a familiar or affectionate context.
carlitos

Slang Meanings

Sometimes, Carlos is used ironically to refer to a person who does not act intelligently.
Don't be a Carlos, think before you act.
No seas Carlos, piensa antes de actuar.
Sometimes 'Carlos' refers to a guy who is considered very popular or has many friends.
He is a true Carlos at school.
Él es un verdadero Carlos en la escuela.