English–Spanish

“throat” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/gaɾˈɣanta/

Example

Me duele la garganta.

My throat hurts.

Illustration for garganta (throat)

How to say “throat” in Spanish

“Throat” in Spanish is garganta.

Narrow passage in the neck where air and food pass.

Full entry for garganta: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with garganta

Tuve que limpiarme la garganta antes de la presentación.

I had to clear my throat before the presentation.

Tips for using garganta

  • Not a direct match for English 'gorge'; garganta mainly names the body throat (la garganta), and when used for a ravine Spanish normally adds context such as 'la garganta del río'.

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