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Italian

triathlon

/triˈat.lon/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

triathlon

  • an athletic contest consisting of swimming, cycling, and long-distance running

In a sentence

Mio fratello si allena ogni giorno per un triathlon.

My brother trains every day for a triathlon.

Hai mai pensato di partecipare a una gara di triathlon?

Have you ever thought about taking part in a triathlon race?

Non tutti riescono a finire un triathlon così impegnativo.

Not everyone manages to finish such a demanding triathlon.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
triathlonmasculine · singular
triathlonmasculine · plural
triathlonmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable loanword: takes the masculine article 'il' and remains unchanged in the plural ('i triathlon').
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