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    Cartago (en. Cartago)

    /kaɾˈtaɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Ancient Phoenician city, famous for its rivalry with Rome.
    Carthage was destroyed in 146 BC after the Punic Wars.
    Cartago fue destruida en el año 146 a.C. después de las Guerras Púnicas.
    A teaching method that seeks the integration of knowledge.
    The cartago is part of project-based education.
    El cartago forma parte de la educación basada en proyectos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Carthago', which comes from Phoenician 'Qart-ḥadašt', meaning 'new city'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To fall like Carthage
    Phrase meaning to suffer a great defeat or destruction.
    Caer como Cartago
    The riches of Carthage
    Expression referring to great fortunes or treasures.
    Las riquezas de Cartago

    Related Words

    Punic
    Relating to Carthage or its inhabitants, especially in the context of the Punic Wars.
    Púnico
    Phoenician
    Referring to the culture and people of the Phoenicians, who founded Carthage.
    Fenicio

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, 'Carthage' is used to refer to a chaotic situation.
    The party ended in chaos, no one knew how everything had happened.
    La fiesta terminó en cartago, nadie sabía cómo había pasado todo.
    Referring to someone who is very ambitious or a fighter.
    That guy is a go-getter, always looking to improve in what he does.
    Ese chico es un cartago, siempre busca mejorar en lo que hace.