Why is carteles a correct plural spelling?

Question

(1 point)
• because the noun is feminine
because the noun is masculine
• because the singular form ends in a vowel
because the singular form ends in a consonant

Answer 1

The correct answer is: because the singular form ends in a vowel.

In Spanish, when a noun ends in a vowel, the plural is typically formed by adding an "s" to the end of the word. Since "cartel" ends in a vowel (the letter "l"), the plural form is "carteles".