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Carlos

KAH-los
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A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to Charles.
"King Carlos ruled during a turbulent period in the country's history."

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In plain EnglishThe Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Charles.

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King _____ ruled during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Etymology

From Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin — a doublet of Charles, Carl, and Karl.

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