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"Carlos" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Charles", and "Francisco" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Francis". Learn more about the difference between "Carlos" and "Francisco" below.
Carlos(
kahr
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lohs
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Charles
Mi hermano se llama Carlos, como mi abuelo.My brother is named Charles, after my grandfather.
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Francisco(
frahn
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sees
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koh
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Francis
El papa Francisco visitó Cuba y se reunió con Fidel Castro.Pope Francis visited Cuba and met with Fidel Castro.
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