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    Maratón (en. Marathon)

    /maɾaˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A foot race competition that has an official distance of 42.195 kilometers.
    The New York marathon is one of the most important in the world.
    El maratón de Nueva York es uno de los más importantes del mundo.
    Any of the multiple races held with varied distances that are usually referred to as marathons.
    I participated in a relay marathon last weekend.
    Participé en un maratón de relevos el fin de semana pasado.
    An event that requires prolonged and sustained physical effort.
    The training marathon was exhausting but rewarding.
    El maratón de entrenamiento fue agotador pero gratificante.

    Etymology

    From the French 'marathon', which in turn comes from the Greek 'Marathon', the name of a location in Greece where the famous battle took place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To cross the finish line in the marathon
    To complete the race and reach the end.
    cruzar la meta en el maratón
    To train for a marathon
    To physically prepare to participate in the race.
    entrenar para un maratón
    Movie marathon
    An event where several movies are screened over a continuous period of time.
    maratón de cine

    Related Words

    Race
    An event where people compete by running.
    carrera
    Athlete
    A person who practices sports, especially running.
    atleta
    Training
    The process of physical preparation for an activity.
    entrenamiento

    Slang Meanings

    Series marathon
    Last weekend I had a series marathon on Netflix.
    El fin de semana hice un maratón de series en Netflix.
    Party marathon
    Last week we had a party marathon at the university.
    La semana pasada tuvimos un maratón de fiestas en la universidad.