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chapultepec

/tʃɑːˈpʊl.tə.pek/

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noun

formalcommon/tʃɑːˈpʊl.tə.pek/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific location, historically known as the site of a major battle during the Mexican-American War in 1847, where American forces achieved a decisive victory over Mexican forces near Mexico City.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к конкретному месту, исторически известному как место крупного сражения во время американо-мексиканской войны 1847 года, где американские силы одержали решающую победу над мексиканскими войсками недалеко от Мехико.
  1. Historical battle C1 formal

    A significant military engagement during the Mexican-American War in 1847, where American forces achieved a decisive victory over Mexican troops near Mexico City.

    • The Battle of Chapultepec was a turning point in the Mexican-American War.
    • American forces captured Chapultepec Castle after a fierce fight.
    • The victory at Chapultepec paved the way for the capture of Mexico City.

    🇷🇺Историческое сражение

  2. Geographic location B2 formal

    A large park and hill in Mexico City, historically significant as the site of a pre-Columbian settlement and later a castle.

    • Chapultepec Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world.
    • The Chapultepec Castle sits atop a hill in the park.
    • Many tourists visit Chapultepec to see its museums and zoo.

    🇷🇺Чапультепек