This is the 6817th most frequent Spanish word.
cártel
A "cártel" is a criminal organization or syndicate, often involved in drug trafficking or illegal activities.
It refers to an organization of producers or suppliers formed to maintain prices at a high level.
El cártel comercial regula los precios de los productos en el mercado.
The trade cartel regulates product prices in the market.
It alludes to a criminal organization involved in the trafficking of illegal substances.
El cártel de drogas opera principalmente en el norte del país.
The drug cartel operates mainly in the northern region of the country.
Here, it denotes a poster or sign used for advertisement or information.