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How do you say "marathon" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el maratón
In Spanish (Latin America), "marathon" is el maratón.
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Pronunciation
Break "el maratón" into pieces as EL mah-rah-TOHN, letting the last syllable carry the stress since that's how it's spoken across Mexico and Latin America.
Grammar notes
el maratón is masculine. Its plural is maratones.
Example sentence
Entrenó durante meses para correr el maratón.
She trained for months to run the marathon.
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How to remember el maratón
Say "maratón" out loud three times while picturing exactly what it means; repetition paired with a mental picture is what makes new words stay.
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Questions about el maratón
How do you pronounce el maratón?
Break "el maratón" into pieces as EL mah-rah-TOHN, letting the last syllable carry the stress since that's how it's spoken across Mexico and Latin America.
Is el maratón masculine or feminine?
el maratón is masculine. el maratón is masculine. Its plural is maratones.
How is el maratón used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el maratón is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Entrenó durante meses para correr el maratón. (She trained for months to run the marathon.).
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