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How do you say "sign" in Mexican Spanish?
cartel
In Mexican Spanish, "sign" is cartel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced kar-TEHL, with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Cartel is a masculine noun. The plural is carteles. It refers to a sign or poster.
Example sentence
El cartel indicaba la dirección correcta.
The sign indicated the right direction.
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How to remember cartel
Cartel sounds like a sign or poster you see on a wall or billboard.
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Questions about cartel
How do you say "sign" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "sign" is cartel. It is a noun.
How is cartel written in Mexican Spanish?
cartel is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is cartel used in a sentence?
Use cartel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El cartel indicaba la dirección correcta. (The sign indicated the right direction.).
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