cartel

poster

USAGE NOTE

This word may also be spelled "cártel" in the senses shown in 4) and 5).

el cartel(kahr-tehl)

masculine noun

1. (advertisement)

a. poster

Me compré un cartel de mi película favorita.

I bought a poster of my favorite movie.

b. bill

Se prohíbe fijar carteles en esta pared.

Posting bills on this wall is prohibited.

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)

a. reputation

Esa empresa no tiene buen cartel.

That company does not have a good reputation.

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.

5. (criminal organization)

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.