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"Qué hay de nuevo" is a form of "qué hay de nuevo", a phrase which is often translated as "what's new". "Carlos" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Charles". Learn more about the difference between "Carlos" and "qué hay de nuevo" below.
Carlos(
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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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qué hay de nuevo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what's new
Dime qué hay de nuevo, Pedro. ¿Cómo va el nuevo trabajo?Tell me what's new, Pedro. How's the new job going?
b. what's up
¡Ahora cuéntame qué hay de nuevo contigo, Laura!Now tell me what's up with you, Laura!
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