Carteles (en. Posters)

/kaɾˈteles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A cardboard or paper on which a message is written or printed.
The informational posters were plastered all over the city.
Los carteles informativos estaban pegados en toda la ciudad.
An advertising announcement displayed in public places.
We saw several concert posters on the street.
Vimos varios carteles de conciertos en la calle.
A notice representing a demonstration or protest.
The posters at the demonstration called for justice.
Los carteles en la manifestación pedían justicia.

Etymology

From the French 'cartel', which means 'poster' or 'placard'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advertising posters
Advertisements used to promote products or services.
carteles publicitarios
make posters
To create or design posters for an event or purpose.
hacer carteles
protest posters
Posters that express discontent or demands.
carteles de protesta

Related Words

advertisement
Statement or publication intended to make something known.
anuncio
poster
Large paper print displayed on a wall.
póster
propaganda
Dissemination of ideas or information with the purpose of persuading.
propaganda

Slang Meanings

Type of advertisement used at informal events.
That poster hanging on the wall was for the party on Saturday.
Ese cartel colgado en la pared era para la fiesta del sábado.
Warning sign in safety contexts.
The 'no entry' sign was clear and visible.
El cartel de 'prohibido pasar' estaba claro y visible.