How to Say "throat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “throat” is “garganta” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the body part
Examples
Me duele la garganta y tengo fiebre.
My throat hurts and I have a fever.
Ella tiene una garganta muy potente para cantar ópera.
She has a very powerful voice for singing opera.
Feminine Noun Rule
Remember that 'garganta' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing 'Garganta' and 'Cuello'
Mistake: “Using 'cuello' (neck, the outside part) when referring to the inside passage.”
Correction: 'Garganta' is the inner tube for air and food; 'cuello' is the outer part that holds up your head. Use 'garganta' when talking about illness or swallowing.
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