Spanish word

póster

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈposteɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounposter

Example

¿Me puedes ayudar a colgar este póster?

Can you help me hang this poster?

Illustration for póster (poster)

More examples

El póster publicitario llamó la atención de todos.

The advertising poster caught everyone's attention.

Core concept

Eye-catching printed sheet displayed on a wall.

Common phrases

  • colgar un póster

    hang a poster

  • poner un póster en la pared

    put a poster on the wall

  • un póster publicitario

    an advertising poster

Similar words

cartel: Printed notice displayed in a prominent place to convey information.
afiche: Large printed sheet posted on walls to advertise events or products.
anuncio: Advertisement or announcement displayed to inform about a product or event and draw attention.
pancarta: Large horizontal banner of cloth or cardboard hung on walls or fences.

Definition in Spanish

Impresión visual en papel o cartón destinada a comunicar de forma llamativa imágenes o mensajes y que se fija en paredes o paneles.

Word origin

Spanish póster is a loanword from English poster and denotes a printed paper or cardboard sheet intended to show striking images or messages on walls.

Usage tips

  • Spanish spells it with an acute accent and treats it as masculine (el póster), common verbs for attaching are colgar and pegar, and the plural form is pósters.

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