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galleta

gah-YEH-tah/ɡaˈʎeta/

“galleta” means “cookie” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

cookie, biscuit

Also: cracker, wafer
NounfA1
Puerto RicoMexico
A close-up view of a single, perfectly baked round chocolate chip cookie with prominent melted chocolate pieces.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela siempre hornea galletas de avena.

A1

My grandmother always bakes oatmeal cookies.

Necesito unas galletas saladas para comer con el queso.

A2

I need some crackers to eat with the cheese.

Se me rompió la galleta al mojarla en la leche.

A1

My cookie broke when I dipped it in the milk.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bizcocho (sponge cake/biscuit)
  • masita (small pastry/cookie)

Common Collocations

  • paquete de galletas – pack of cookies
  • galleta de chocolate – chocolate chip cookie

slap, punch

Also: blow
NounfB2informal
SpainColombia
A stylized illustration showing a large open hand moving quickly and forcefully from the side, suggesting a striking or slapping motion.

📝 In Action

Si no paras de molestar, te voy a dar una galleta.

B2

If you don't stop bothering me, I'm going to give you a slap.

El boxeador le soltó una galleta que lo dejó mareado.

C1

The boxer landed a punch that left him dizzy.

Se llevó una galleta con la puerta al entrar.

B2

He hit himself (got a blow) with the door when entering.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • golpe (hit/blow)
  • bofetada (slap)

Common Collocations

  • dar una galleta – to give a slap/punch
  • soltar una galleta – to land a punch

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "galleta" in Spanish:

biscuit→blow→cookie→cracker→punch→slap→wafer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: galleta

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'galleta' to refer to the food item?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
galletería(cookie shop/bakery section) — Noun
galletero(cookie jar / cookie maker (person)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
maletaleta
📚 Etymology▼

The word likely comes from the French word *galette*, which means a flat, round cake or biscuit. This connection highlights the primary meaning of 'galleta' as a small, flat baked item.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: galettePortuguese: bolacha

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'galleta' dulce o salada?

La palabra 'galleta' puede referirse a ambas. Por defecto, mucha gente piensa en la versión dulce (cookie/biscuit), pero también se usa para las versiones saladas (crackers).

Does 'galleta' mean a cookie or a cracker?

It means both! In general, it refers to any small, flat, baked item. If you want to be specific, use 'galleta dulce' for a cookie and 'galleta salada' for a cracker.