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"Throat" in Spanish: garganta
la garganta
A throat is la garganta (gar-GAHN-tah). It is feminine: una garganta, la garganta. Me duele la garganta means my throat hurts.
Calling in sick
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How to pronounce garganta
Say it
gar-GAHN-tah
/ɡaɾˈɡan.ta/
gar-GAHN-tah. Stress GAHN. Soft g at the start. Say garganta with a clear middle n.
"Throat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la garganta | the throat Default body word. | Default body word. |
| Me duele la garganta | My throat hurts Cold and clinic talk. | Cold and clinic talk. |
| dolor de garganta | sore throat Symptom phrase. | Symptom phrase. |
| la garganta inflamada | an inflamed throat Doctor detail. | Doctor detail. |
How to use garganta in real life
- 1Calling in sick
Tengo dolor de garganta hoy.
I have a sore throat today.
Dolor de garganta is the set phrase.
- 2At the clinic
Me duele la garganta al tragar.
My throat hurts when I swallow.
Me duele la garganta names the spot.
- 3Buying medicine
Busco pastillas para la garganta.
I'm looking for throat lozenges.
Pastillas para la garganta at pharmacies.
Mistakes English speakers make with garganta
Incorrect: El garganta me duele.
Correct: La garganta me duele.
Garganta is feminine. Use la garganta.
Incorrect: Tengo dolor de cuello en la voz.
Correct: Tengo dolor de garganta.
A sore throat is dolor de garganta, not cuello alone.
Good to know
Across Latin America, Me duele la garganta is a standard clinic line. Pharmacies sell pastillas para la garganta without a big explanation. Dolor de garganta is the everyday symptom name.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Describing a sore throat
ChatPal
¿Te duele la garganta?
Does your throat hurt?
You
Sí. Tengo la garganta inflamada.
Yes. My throat is inflamed.
ChatPal
Toma té caliente.
Drink warm tea.
You
Voy a cuidar la garganta hoy.
I'm going to take care of my throat today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Throat" in Spanish
Is garganta masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la garganta, una garganta.
How do I say my throat hurts?
Me duele la garganta.
What is dolor de garganta?
A sore throat.
How do you pronounce garganta?
gar-GAHN-tah with stress on GAHN.
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