carolina
word
/ˌkɛɹəˈɫaɪnə/
kair-uh-LY-nuh
/ˌkæɹəˈlaɪnə/
ka-ruh-LY-nuh
Definition
Carolina is usually a female first name. In some contexts, it can also refer to places such as North Carolina or South Carolina, but as a single word it is most often a person's name.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as a proper noun: 'Carolina'. As a person's name, it normally appears without an article. Be careful not to confuse the personal name with the U.S. state names in expressions like 'North Carolina' and 'South Carolina'.
Spanish: Carolina (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Carolina (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Carolina (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 卡罗来纳（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 卡羅來納（人名）Hindi: कैरोलाइना (व्यक्तिवाचक नाम)Arabic: كارولاينا (اسم علم)Bengali: ক্যারোলিনাRussian: КаролинаJapanese: カロリナVietnamese: CarolinaKorean: 카롤리나Turkish: CarolinaUrdu: کیرولیناIndonesian: Carolina
Example Sentences
Carolina said she'll be a little late.
natural
Carolina is my friend from school.
basic
I saw Carolina at the bus stop.
basic
This book belongs to Carolina.
basic
Have you talked to Carolina lately?
natural
I think Carolina would love this café.
natural