Italian · Body & Health
"Throat" in Italian: gola
la gola
Throat in Italian is la gola (lah GOH-lah), feminine. A sore throat is mal di gola. Swallowing hurts with mi fa male la gola.
At a pharmacy
Ho mal di gola da ieri sera.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gola
Say it
lah GOH-lah
/ˈɡɔ.la/
GOH-lah, stress on GOH. Clear o.
"Throat" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gola | the throat Body part. | Body part. |
| mal di gola | sore throat Illness phrase. | Illness phrase. |
| mi fa male la gola | my throat hurts Symptoms. | Symptoms. |
| in gola | in the throat Sensation location. | Sensation location. |
How to use gola in real life
- 1At a pharmacy
Ho mal di gola da ieri sera.
I've had a sore throat since last night.
Mal di gola.
- 2Calling in sick
Mi fa male la gola: non posso cantare.
My throat hurts: I can't sing.
Mi fa male la gola.
- 3After shouting
Ho la gola secca per lo stadio.
I have a dry throat from the stadium.
La gola secca.
Mistakes English speakers make with gola
Incorrect: Il gola mi fa male.
Correct: La gola mi fa male.
Gola is feminine.
Incorrect: Ho un sore throat.
Correct: Ho mal di gola.
Use mal di gola.
Good to know
Mal di gola is a winter staple in Italian small talk, right next to weather complaints. Pharmacies recommend spray, pastiglie, and tea without much ceremony.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying lozenges before a trip
ChatPal
Ti fa male la gola o è solo secchezza?
Does your throat hurt or is it just dryness?
You
La gola brucia un po' quando bevo acqua fredda.
The throat burns a bit when I drink cold water.
ChatPal
Prendi queste pastiglie per la gola.
Take these lozenges for the throat.
You
Grazie. Se la gola peggiora, resto a casa.
Thanks. If the throat gets worse, I'll stay home.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Throat" in Italian
Is gola feminine?
Yes: la gola.
How do I say sore throat?
Mal di gola.
How do I say my throat hurts?
Mi fa male la gola.
What about tonde?
Le tonsille are tonsils; gola is the throat.
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