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garganta

gar-GAN-tahɡaɾˈɣanta

“garganta” means “throat” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

throat

Also: voice
NounfA1
A simple profile illustration of a person's head and neck, clearly highlighting the exterior throat area.

📝 In Action

Me duele la garganta y tengo fiebre.

A1

My throat hurts and I have a fever.

Ella tiene una garganta muy potente para cantar ópera.

B1

She has a very powerful voice for singing opera.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gaznate (throat (informal))

Common Collocations

  • dolor de garganta – sore throat
  • aclarar la garganta – to clear one's throat

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener un nudo en la garganta – to feel very emotional or anxious, preventing speech
  • mojar la garganta – to have a drink (usually alcohol)

gorge, pass

Also: neck
NounfB2
A landscape illustration depicting a deep, narrow gorge with steep rocky walls on both sides and a small river flowing through the base.

📝 In Action

Tuvimos que cruzar una garganta muy estrecha para llegar al valle.

B2

We had to cross a very narrow gorge to reach the valley.

La garganta de la botella es demasiado pequeña para el cepillo.

B1

The neck of the bottle is too small for the brush.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desfiladero (gorge, canyon)
  • cuello (neck (of a bottle))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "garganta" in Spanish:

gorge→neck→pass→throat→voice→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: garganta

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'garganta' in its figurative, non-body part meaning?

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👥 Word Family▼
gargantilla(choker necklace) — Noun
gárgaras(gargle) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from a root that mimics the sound of swallowing or gargling, related to the Latin word *gurgulio*, which also described the throat area.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: gorgePortuguese: garganta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'garganta' the same as 'cuello'?

No. 'Garganta' refers to the internal passage, the part you use to swallow and breathe. 'Cuello' means the external neck, the part you wear a shirt collar on.

How do I say 'to gargle' in Spanish?

The verb is 'hacer gárgaras' (literally, 'to do gargles'). For example: 'Hice gárgaras con agua salada.'