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"El cartel" is a form of "cartel", a noun which is often translated as "poster". "La copa" is a form of "copa", a noun which is often translated as "glass". Learn more about the difference between "el cartel" and "la copa" below.
el cartel(
kahr
-
tehl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (notice)
a. sign
Hay un cartel en la puerta que dice: "No se permite la entrada".There is a sign on the door that reads: "Entry is not permitted."
3. (fame)
4. (commerce)
a. cartel
Algunas pequeñas empresas se quejan de que no hay competencia real en el sector porque las grandes tienen montado un cartel.Some small companies complain that there's no real competition in the sector because the big ones have set up a cartel.
a. cartel
Era miembro del cartel de drogas más peligroso de la ciudad.He was a member of the most dangerous drug cartel in the city.
la copa(
koh
-
pah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. glass
Tengo copas de vino suficientes para seis personas.I have enough wine glasses for six people.
a. drink
¿Por qué no salimos a tomar unas copas esta noche?Why don't we go out for some drinks tonight?
3. (trophy)
a. cup
Para mí, no fue una sorpresa que Alemania ganara la Copa Mundial.For me, it wasn't a surprise that Germany won the World Cup.
a. crown
El sombrero mexicano es conocido por su copa alta y cónica.The Mexican sombrero is known for its tall, conical crown.
a. top
Había un cardenal posado en la copa del árbol.There was a cardinal perched at the top of the tree.
