Why is carteles a correct plural spelling?

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because the noun is feminine
because the noun is feminine

because the noun is masculine
because the noun is masculine

because the singular form ends in a vowel
because the singular form ends in a vowel

because the singular form ends in a consonant

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The correct response 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 "s" to the end of the word. Since "cartel" ends in a vowel, its plural form "carteles" adds "es" to accommodate the pronunciation in plural form.