Also means
placard
Usage Note
Pancarta specifically refers to a hand-held sign or banner carried in a protest or demonstration, or a large printed banner hung in a public space. It is more specific than cartel (poster/sign) and almost always implies a public, often political, display. The plural is pancartas. In some contexts pancarta is used for any large advertising banner.
Examples
"Los manifestantes llevaban pancartas con consignas."
Natural Translation
The protesters carried banners with slogans.
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