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"Cartel" is a form of "cartel", a noun which is often translated as "poster". "Pintura" is a noun which is often translated as "painting". Learn more about the difference between "pintura" and "cartel" below.
la pintura(
peen
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too
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (artwork)
a. painting
La pintura que cuelga en su oficina es una obra de Picasso.The painting that is hanging in his office is one of Picasso's works.
a. paint
Tenemos que mezclar las pinturas para lograr el color deseado.We have to mix the paints to get the desired color.
3. (fine arts)
el cartel(
kahr
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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.
