dolor de garganta
/doloɾ de ɡaɾɡanta/from spelling rules
The English phrase throat sore is translated into Spanish as dolor de garganta.
Dolor de garganta is used as a noun phrase to refer to a sore throat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dolor (pain), de (of) and garganta (throat).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word dolor is a masculine noun, so if you use an adjective to describe the pain, it must be in the masculine form, such as dolor fuerte (strong pain).
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ de ɡaɾɡanta/
Did you know?
- The word garganta can also refer to a deep, narrow valley or a gorge in a geographic context.
- When describing a sore throat, Spanish speakers may use the verb picar which literally means 'to sting' or 'to peck' like a bird.
- In Spanish, the word dolor is used for both physical pain and emotional grief or sorrow.
Examples in context
- Tengo dolor de garganta desde hace varios días. ¿Podría ver a un médico?I've had a sore throat for several days. Could I see a doctor?
Example conversation
Mateo tells María why he cannot go to work.
- MateoNo puedo ir a trabajar hoy, María.I can't go to work today, María.
- MaríaLo siento, Mateo. ¿Qué te pasa?I'm sorry, Mateo. What's wrong?
- MateoMe desperté con un dolor de garganta.I woke up with a sore throat.
- MaríaDeberías beber un té caliente.You should drink a hot tea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
