Carlos
//ˈkɑː.lɒs// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.
"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."
- 2 plural of Carlo form-of, plural
Synonyms
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More examples"Carlos went away and came back with the book."
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish Carlos. Doublet of Carl, Charles, and Karl.
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