This is the 2932nd most frequent Portuguese word.
maratona
"Maratona" means "marathon," referring to a long-distance race or an extended, challenging activity.
Here, 'maratona' refers to a long-distance running event, a physical activity and sport.
Hoje participei de uma maratona de corrida na cidade.
Today, I participated in a running marathon in the city.
In this context, 'maratona' is metaphorically used to indicate watching multiple consecutive episodes of a series, similar to the prolonged effort required in a race.
Estou fazendo uma maratona da minha série favorita este fim de semana.
I am marathon-watching my favorite series this weekend.
Here, 'maratona' metaphorically describes an intense and prolonged period of work, implying significant effort and persistence.