throat

• Sustantivo que designa la parte frontal del cuello o el conducto interno del cuello que va desde la boca y la nariz hasta el estómago y los pulmones, incluyendo la faringe, la laringe y el esófago; también se usa para referirse a la abertura o entrada de algo.

A noun referring to the front part of the neck, or the passage inside the neck that leads from the mouth and nose to the stomach and lungs.

1. Anatomical partA2formal

   The front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx, through which food and air pass.

   Garganta (parte anatómica)

   • She had a sore throat and could barely speak.
   • The doctor examined his throat with a light.
   • He cleared his throat before starting his speech.

   Sinónimosgulletpharynx

2. Narrow passageB2formal

   A narrow opening or passage, often used metaphorically.

   garganta (paso estrecho)

   • The bottle has a narrow throat that makes it hard to clean.
   • The canyon's throat was barely wide enough for a single hiker.
   • The throat of the funnel was clogged with debris.

   Sinónimosdefilegorgeneckstrait