Garganta (en. Throat)

/garˈɡanta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of the human body that connects the mouth to the esophagus.

My throat hurts when I swallow.

Me duele la garganta cuando trago.

Cavity that allows breathing and the production of sounds.

She has a beautiful voice that fills the throat.

Ella tiene una voz hermosa que llena la garganta.

Metaphorically refers to the ability to speak or express oneself.

The activist was not afraid to raise his voice in protest.

El activista no tuvo miedo de alzar la garganta en protesta.

From Latin 'garganta', which comes from 'gurgulio' related to the act of swallowing.

to have something stuck in one's throat

To feel that something is blocking the ability to speak or swallow.

tener algo atorado en la garganta

from the depths of the throat

To do something with a lot of feeling or intensity.

desde el fondo de la garganta

to have a lump in the throat

To feel a strong emotion that makes it difficult to speak.

hacer un nudo en la garganta

larynx

Part of the throat where the vocal cords are located.

laringe

pharynx

Part of the throat that is located behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

faringe

esophagus

Tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

esófago

To have a dry throat

After running, my throat is dry and I need water.

Después de correr, tengo la garganta seca y necesito agua.

Deep throat

That singer has a deep throat that resonates on stage.

Ese cantante tiene una garganta profunda que resuena en el escenario.