Carolina
/kaɾoˈlina/
Carolina is the Spanish way to say the female given name Carolina.
Carolina is used as a female given name. It is also used in the names of specific places, such as Carolina del Norte (North Carolina).
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾoˈlina/
Did you know?
- The name Carolina is derived from the Germanic word Karl, which means 'free man'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name Carolina is often shortened to the affectionate nickname Caro.
- The name Carolina is the feminine form of Carlos, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English name 'Charles'.
Examples in context
- Tom vive en Carolina del Norte.Tom lives in North Carolina.This sentence shows how to use Carolina when referring to a location.Tatoeba #1686465 by Shishir, translation #1676635 by Spamster
- Carolina está triste porque no puede concebir.Carolina is sad because she cannot conceive.This sentence shows how to use Carolina as a person's name.Tatoeba #4377942 by umano, translation #4409862 by LB
- Hola, Carolina. ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Carolina. How are you?
- Carolina es una excelente estudiante de español.Carolina is an excellent Spanish student.
- Lina es el diminutivo cariñoso de Carolina.Lina is the affectionate nickname for Carolina.
- Carolina es mi mejor amiga.Carolina is my best friend.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a mutual friend.
- Daniel¿Sabes dónde está Carolina?Do you know where Carolina is?
- MaríaElla está en la biblioteca ahora.She is at the library now.
- DanielGracias por decirme, María.Thanks for telling me, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Carolina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
