carteles
/kar-TEH-lehs/
posters
Carteles can refer to posters, like these colorful images displayed on a wall.
carteles(noun)
posters
?large printed pictures or notices
signs
?public notices or advertisements
,placards
?signs carried in a protest
📝 In Action
Hay muchos carteles de colores en la pared.
A1There are many colorful posters on the wall.
Los carteles anuncian el concierto de mañana.
A2The posters announce tomorrow's concert.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
Since the singular word 'cartel' ends in a consonant (l), we add '-es' to make it plural: 'carteles'.
Gender agreement
This word is masculine. Even though it ends in 'es', you must use masculine markers like 'los' or 'unos' (e.g., 'los carteles').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use 'as'
Mistake: "las carteles"
Correction: los carteles
⭐ Usage Tips
Posters vs. Signs
In Spanish, 'cartel' is used for both artistic movie posters and simple functional signs you see on the street.
Carteles can also refer to cartels, which are organized groups or syndicates.
carteles(noun)
cartels
?organized groups, often criminal or business syndicates
syndicates
?groups of people or companies working together
📝 In Action
Los carteles de la droga son un problema global.
B1Drug cartels are a global problem.
Varios carteles controlan los precios del petróleo.
B2Several cartels control oil prices.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural use
When talking about multiple different organizations, we use the plural form 'carteles'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Broad Meaning
While often used for illegal groups in the news, it can also refer to legal business groups that agree to control prices (like a price-fixing cartel).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: carteles
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe movie posters at a cinema?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'carteles' and not 'cartels' in Spanish?
In Spanish, if a word ends in a consonant like 'l', we must add 'es' to make it plural to make it easier to pronounce.
Is 'póster' the same as 'cartel'?
Yes, they are very similar. 'Póster' is a direct borrow from English, while 'cartel' is the more traditional Spanish word that covers both artistic posters and general street signs.