Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
cartel
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾˈtel/
Meaning
- masculine nounposter
Example
Vi un cartel en la pared.
I saw a poster on the wall.
More examples
Colgaron un cartel electoral en la plaza.
They put up an election poster in the square.
Core concept
Visible printed notice combining images and text in a public space.
Common phrases
colgar un cartel
put up a poster
cartel electoral
election poster
Similar words
póster: Printed paper poster announcing an event or product, intended to be pasted or displayed.
letrero: Installed sign showing instructions, warnings, or directions for people to see.
anuncio: Paid promotional message in media, print, or displays used to advertise a product or service.
pancarta: Large horizontal cloth or paper banner displayed or carried at rallies and demonstrations.
Definition in Spanish
Anuncio impreso y visible en la vía pública o en locales, con imágenes y texto para informar, promocionar o advertir algo.
Word origin
It derives from medieval Latin cartellus through Italian cartello into Spanish, with the root meaning 'small paper' and the word broadening to denote public printed notices and posters.
Usage tips
- Cartel is the standard word for a physical poster or notice in Spanish, so context is necessary because the English word cartel normally refers to a criminal group.
Other meanings
- signnoun
- noticenoun
- cartelnoun
Related words
- cartelónlarge posternoun
- carteleranoticeboardnoun