No. 427 in Catalan

carles

"Carles" is a Catalan proper noun, equivalent to "Charles" in English.

In a sentence

Carles és el meu millor amic.
Carles is my best friend.
Here, 'Carles' is a proper noun used as a person's name.
Vam anar amb en Carles al cinema.
We went to the cinema with Carles.
In this sentence, 'Carles' still refers to a proper noun, but it includes the Catalan definite article indicating familiarity ('en Carles').
El fill de la Roser és en Carles.
Roser's son is Carles.
Here, 'Carles' is the subject of the phrase, introduced by the possessive relationship.

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