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hasdrubal

/ˈhæz.druː.bəl/

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noun

/ˈhæz.druː.bəl/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к исторической личности, а именно карфагенскому полководцу, который командовал войсками в Испании, присоединился к своему брату Ганнибалу в Италии и был убит в битве при Метавре в 207 году до н. э.

A proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically a Carthaginian general who commanded forces in Spain, joined his brother Hannibal in Italy, and was killed at the Battle of the Metaurus River in 207 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical Carthaginian generalB2formal

    A Carthaginian military commander, son of Hamilcar Barca and brother of Hannibal, who fought in the Second Punic War, leading forces in Spain and later in Italy until his defeat and death at the Battle of the Metaurus River in 207 BC.

    ruГасдрубал

    • Hasdrubal crossed the Alps to join his brother Hannibal in Italy.
    • The Romans intercepted Hasdrubal's army at the Metaurus River.
    • After Hasdrubal's defeat, Hannibal's position in Italy became desperate.
    • Historians often discuss Hasdrubal's strategic decisions during the war.