Carmen Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈkɑɹmən/

KAR-muhn

UK

/ˈkɑːmən/

KAH-muhn

Definition

A female given name used in many countries. It can also refer to the famous opera "Carmen," depending on the context.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as a person's name, so it is capitalized as "Carmen." In cultural contexts, people may use it to mean the opera or the main character in it. Do not treat it like a common noun.

• Spanish: Carmen (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Carmen (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Carmen (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 卡门（人名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 卡門（人名）
• Hindi: कार्मेन (व्यक्तिनाम)
• Arabic: كارمن (اسم علم)
• Bengali: কারমেন
• Russian: Кармен
• Japanese: カルメン
• Vietnamese: Carmen
• Korean: 카르멘
• Turkish: Carmen
• Urdu: کارمین
• Indonesian: Carmen

Example Sentences

Carmen is my teacher.

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I saw Carmen at the store.

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Carmen lives in Madrid.

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Did Carmen call you back yet?

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I’m meeting Carmen for coffee after work.

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We watched Carmen at the opera house last night.

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