Spanish word

garganta

Pronunciation

IPA/gaɾˈɣanta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounthroat

Example

Me duele la garganta.

My throat hurts.

Illustration for garganta (throat)

More examples

Tuve que limpiarme la garganta antes de la presentación.

I had to clear my throat before the presentation.

Core concept

Narrow passage in the neck where air and food pass.

Common phrases

  • limpiarse la garganta

    clear my throat

  • dolor de garganta

    sore throat

  • garganta inflamada

    inflamed throat

Similar words

cuello: External part of the neck visible outside the body.
boca: Facial opening used to receive food and begin chewing.
voz: Sound produced by the vocal cords when a person speaks.

Definition in Spanish

Se refiere principalmente a la cavidad del cuello por donde circulan aire y alimentos y que, por analogía, se aplica a un desfiladero estrecho entre paredes naturales.

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin *garganta, from an onomatopoeic gargar- root associated with throat sounds and related to Spanish gárgaras and English gargle.

Usage tips

  • 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'.

Other meanings

  • gorgenoun

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