This is the 4886th most frequent Portuguese word.
garganta
"Throat."
In this sentence, 'garganta' refers to the physical part of the body, specifically the throat.
Minha garganta está doendo, então vou tomar um chá.
My throat is sore, so I will drink some tea.
Here, 'garganta' is used metaphorically to describe the condition of one's vocal ability being affected due to loud speaking.
Ele falou tão alto que sua garganta ficou rouca.
He spoke so loudly that his throat became hoarse.
In this context, 'garganta' is used figuratively to refer to a geographical feature resembling a narrow passage.