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"Sore throat" in Portuguese: dor de garganta
a dor de garganta
Sore throat in Portuguese is a dor de garganta. At a farmácia, say Estou com dor de garganta. Keep the full phrase, not only garganta.
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How to pronounce dor de garganta
Say it
a DOHR dee gahr-GAHN-tah
/ˈa ˈdoʁ ˈde ɡaʁ.ˈɡɐn.ta/
a DOHR dee gahr-GAHN-tah
"Sore throat" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a dor de garganta | sore throat Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| estou com dor de garganta | I have a sore throat Symptom report. | Symptom report. |
| dor de garganta forte | bad sore throat Intensity. | Intensity. |
| remédio para dor de garganta | sore-throat medicine Pharmacy. | Pharmacy. |
How to use dor de garganta in real life
- 1Pharmacy counter
Estou com dor de garganta desde ontem à noite.
I've had a sore throat since last night.
Estou com… is the natural frame.
- 2Calling in sick
Não vou trabalhar hoje — peguei uma dor de garganta.
I'm not going to work today — I caught a sore throat.
Peguei uma dor de garganta is common.
- 3Asking a friend
Você também está com dor de garganta depois do show?
Do you also have a sore throat after the concert?
After shouting or singing.
Mistakes English speakers make with dor de garganta
Incorrect: Tenho a garganta suja.
Correct: Estou com dor de garganta.
Use dor de garganta, not a literal dirty throat.
Incorrect: Tenho sore throat.
Correct: Estou com dor de garganta.
Keep the full Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians often self-treat a mild dor de garganta with pastilhas, chá com mel, or spray before booking a doctor. At the farmácia, naming the symptom clearly gets you the right aisle faster than describing only “garganta ruim.”
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying lozenges before a flight
ChatPal
Você está com dor de garganta mesmo?
Do you really have a sore throat?
You
Sim, dor de garganta forte desde cedo.
Yes, a bad sore throat since early morning.
ChatPal
Pega pastilha para dor de garganta nesta prateleira.
Grab sore-throat lozenges from this shelf.
You
Perfeito. Quero também um chá.
Perfect. I also want a tea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sore throat" in Portuguese
How do I say I have a sore throat?
Estou com dor de garganta.
Is garganta alone enough?
People understand, but keep dor de garganta for this phrase.
Pharmacy line?
Tem algo para dor de garganta?
Work message?
Estou com dor de garganta e vou ficar em casa.
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