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gola

English translation of gola

throat

The word 'gola' in Italian is used to refer to the throat, which is the part of the body that connects the mouth and the esophagus. It is used in both a literal and figurative sense. For example, 'Ho la gola secca' means 'I have a dry throat', while 'Essere un goloso' means 'to be a glutton', or someone who enjoys food and eating a lot.


Example sentences using: gola

Questa mela scivola giù per la gola.

English translation of Questa mela scivola giù per la gola.

This apple slides down the throat.

This example uses 'gola' (throat) in the context of swallowing food. It is a metaphorical expression often used to describe easy and pleasurable eating.

Hai qualcosa in gola?

English translation of Hai qualcosa in gola?

Do you have something in your throat?

This example uses 'gola' (throat) to ask if someone has swallowed something that is causing discomfort or obstruction.

Sto perdendo la voce, mi fa male la gola.

English translation of Sto perdendo la voce, mi fa male la gola.

I'm losing my voice, my throat hurts.

In this case, 'gola' (throat) is used to describe a symptom of illness, specifically when someone's throat is sore, which might cause them to lose their voice.

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