Portuguese · Body & Health
"Throat" in Portuguese: garganta
a garganta
Throat in Portuguese is a garganta, feminine. A sore throat is dor de garganta. Clear your throat with limpar a garganta.
Calling in sick
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How to pronounce garganta
Say it
gar-GAHN-tah
/ɡaʁ.ˈɡɐn.ta/
gar-GAHN-tah — nasal an, stress GAHN.
"Throat" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a garganta | the throat Default noun. | Default noun. |
| dor de garganta | sore throat Illness talk. | Illness talk. |
| garganta inflamada | inflamed throat Clinic description. | Clinic description. |
| aperto na garganta | tightness in the throat Emotion or allergy. | Emotion or allergy. |
How to use garganta in real life
- 1Calling in sick
Estou com dor de garganta desde ontem.
I've had a sore throat since yesterday.
Dor de garganta is the set phrase.
- 2At the pharmacy
Tem pastilha para a garganta inflamada?
Do you have lozenges for an inflamed throat?
Garganta inflamada.
- 3After yelling at a game
Minha garganta ficou rouca no estádio.
My throat went hoarse at the stadium.
Aftermath of shouting.
Mistakes English speakers make with garganta
Incorrect: O garganta dói.
Correct: A garganta dói.
Garganta is feminine: a garganta.
Incorrect: Tenho sore throat.
Correct: Estou com dor de garganta.
Use dor de garganta, not English.
Good to know
Brazilians treat dor de garganta with tea, honey, and pharmacy sprays. Saying estou rouco often pairs with garganta after football matches and concerts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Canceling karaoke because of a cold
ChatPal
Sua garganta ainda está ruim?
Is your throat still bad?
You
Está. A garganta arde quando eu falo.
Yes. My throat burns when I talk.
ChatPal
Então sem karaokê. Cuida da garganta hoje.
Then no karaoke. Take care of your throat today.
You
Vou. Chá com mel para a garganta a noite toda.
I will. Tea with honey for the throat all night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Throat" in Portuguese
How do I say sore throat?
Dor de garganta.
Is garganta feminine?
Yes: a garganta.
How do I say my throat hurts?
Minha garganta dói or Estou com dor de garganta.
How do I say hoarse?
Rouco/a — often with garganta context.
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