Gargantas (en. Throats)

/ɡaɾˈɡantas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A tubular organ that is part of the respiratory and digestive system.
She feels intense pain in her throats due to inflammation.
Siente un dolor intenso en las gargantas debido a la inflamación.
An opening or entrance to a narrow place.
The throat of the river is very narrow in this section.
La garganta del río es muy angosta en esta sección.

Etymology

From Latin 'garganta', which means 'throat' or 'gulp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a dry throat
To feel a lack of moisture in the throat.
tener la garganta seca
to have a sore throat
To feel pain in the area of the throat.
doler la garganta
deep throat
Reference to a throat that has a deep sound.
garganta profunda

Related Words

choker
Tight-fitting collar around the neck.
gargantilla
phlegm
Mucus that is expelled from the throat.
gargajo
inflamed throat
A condition where the throat is irritated and swollen.
garganta inflamada

Slang Meanings

Expression to refer to a person who talks a lot.
That guy talks a lot, he doesn't stop talking.
Ese chico tiene mucha garganta, no para de hablar.
Habit of making noise when swallowing.
That girl swallows with a lot of noise, it sounds strange.
Esa chica traga con mucha garganta, suena raro.