What is the Spanish word for "throat"?

Learn how to say "throat" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

throat

Spanish

garganta

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Examples of how to use "throat" in Spanish

English
I have a very sore throat today.
Spanish
Hoy tengo la garganta muy dolorida.
English
My throat feels sore today.
Spanish
Hoy siento la garganta adolorida.
English
She cleared her throat before speaking.
Spanish
Ella aclaró su garganta antes de hablar.
English
He wore a scarf around his throat.
Spanish
Él llevaba una bufanda alrededor del cuello.
English
The doctor examined my throat carefully.
Spanish
El médico examinó mi garganta cuidadosamente.

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