Meaning
marathon
- a long-distance running race of 42.195 km
- a long and demanding activity or viewing session
In a sentence
Mio fratello si allena per correre una maratona.
My brother is training to run a marathon.
Domenica scorsa c'era la maratona di Roma.
Last Sunday was the Rome marathon.
Ieri sera abbiamo fatto una maratona di film.
Last night we had a movie marathon.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maratona | feminine · singular |
| maratone | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used metaphorically for TV shows: 'una maratona di serie tv'.