Carlos

American

[kahr-lohs, -luhs, kahr-laws] / ˈkɑr loʊs, -ləs, ˈkɑr lɔs /

noun

Don Carlos Maria Isidro de Borbón, 1788–1855, pretender to the Spanish throne.
a male given name.

Carlos British

/ ˈkɑːlɒs /

noun

Don. full name Carlos María Isidro de Borbón. 1788–1855, second son of Charles IV: pretender to the Spanish throne and leader of the Carlists.

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“Regardless of the figures or percentages shown in today’s opinion polls, the visit will undoubtedly help a great deal,” said Carlos Enciso, governor of Florida department, a devout Catholic and center-right politician.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

“A grand jury found probable cause to indict Carlos Jimenez for assaulting a federal officer with his car,” McEvoy wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

"Honestly, there are no words to describe him. He was incredible," Carlos said as he lay a flag on the ground.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

With the country heading for a national election on November 29, Sanchez put economy minister Carlos Cuerpo in charge of transport.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

But only if Carlos and the building owner agree to it.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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