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    Cartel (en. Sign)

    /kaɾˈtel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organization of companies that unite to control the production and price of a product.
    The gasoline cartel controls prices in the region.
    El cartel de la gasolina controla los precios en la región.
    Poster or advertisement published to promote an event or product.
    The movie poster was displayed in all the theaters.
    El cartel de la película se mostró en todas las salas de cine.

    Etymology

    From French 'cartel', which means 'poster' or 'advertisement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    advertising poster
    A visual announcement that promotes a product or event.
    cartel publicitario
    to form a cartel
    Several companies joining together to dominate a market.
    formar un cartel

    Related Words

    billboard
    Board where posters and announcements are placed.
    cartelera
    large poster
    A large poster used for advertising.
    cartelón

    Slang Meanings

    Organized group that controls drug sales.
    The Sinaloa cartel is one of the most powerful.
    El cartel de Sinaloa es uno de los más poderosos.
    Union of people to commit fraud or illegal activities.
    The smuggler cartel was dismantled by the police.
    El cartel de contrabandistas fue desmantelado por la policía.