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maratoneta

marathon runner

noun mah-rah-toh-NEH-tah Rare

Usage Note

Maratoneta is an epicene noun — the same form serves both genders: il maratoneta (m) and la maratoneta (f). The plural is i maratoneti (m) / le maratonete (f). It derives from maratona (marathon).

Examples

"La maratoneta ha vinto la gara."

Natural Translation

The marathon runner won the race.

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