cartel

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BrE /ˈkaːtəl/ AmE /kɑːrˈtɛl/

noun en → es

1 POSTER [singular] A2

a large printed notice or picture, especially one that is stuck to a wall in public places

cartel, afiche, pancarta

  • put up a poster

Collocations political posters · movie posters

  • There were posters all over the walls.

    Había carteles pegados en todas las paredes.

2 ORGANIZATION [singular] B1

an organized group of people who are involved in crime, especially drug dealing or illegal gambling

cartel, organización criminal

  • drug cartel

Collocations drug cartel · organized crime

  • The police are investigating a drug cartel.

    La policía está investigando un cartel de drogas.

3 TRADE UNION [singular] B2

a group of workers who join together to protect their rights and interests, especially by refusing to work (strike)

sindicato, gremio

  • trade union

Collocations workers' strike · labour union

  • The workers went on strike to protest against poor working conditions.

    Los trabajadores hicieron huelga para protestar contra las malas condiciones laborales.

4 DRIVING LICENSE [singular] B1

a card that shows you have passed a driving test and are allowed to drive a particular type of vehicle in your country

licencia de conducir, permiso de conducir

  • driving license

Collocations driver's license · learner's permit

  • You need a driving license to drive in this country.

    Necesitas una licencia de conducir para manejar en este país.

5 ART EXHIBITION [singular] B2

a temporary exhibition of paintings, photographs, or other works of art in a gallery or museum

exposición de arte, muestra

  • art exhibition

Collocations gallery show · museum exhibit

  • The gallery is hosting an exhibition of contemporary art.

    El museo está organizando una exposición de arte contemporáneo.

6 SPORTS TEAM [singular] B2

a team that plays a sport, especially in competitions or leagues

equipo deportivo, club

  • sports team

Collocations football team · basketball squad

  • The team won the championship last year.

    El equipo ganó el campeonato el año pasado.

7 LEGAL NOTICE [singular] B2

a notice or warning that is legally required to be displayed in a public place, such as a health and safety sign

aviso legal, cartel informativo

  • legal notice

Collocations health warning · safety sign

  • The restaurant has a legal notice about the dangers of smoking.

    El restaurante tiene un aviso legal sobre los peligros del tabaco.

8 BILLBOARD [singular] B2

a large sign or poster that is put up in a public place, especially one used for advertising

valla publicitaria, letrero grande

  • billboard

Collocations advertising billboard · large sign

  • The new movie is advertised on a huge billboard.

    La nueva película se anuncia en un gran cartel publicitario.