galletas
gah-YEH-tas
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Mi abuela siempre hornea las mejores galletas de chocolate.
A1My grandma always bakes the best chocolate chip cookies.
Necesitamos comprar galletas saladas para acompaΓ±ar el queso.
A2We need to buy crackers to go with the cheese.
Si tienes hambre, puedes tomar dos galletas del tarro.
A1If you're hungry, you can take two biscuits from the jar.
π‘ Grammar Points
Feminine Plural Noun
Since the singular word 'galleta' is feminine, the plural 'galletas' is also feminine. This means you must use feminine words before it, like 'las' or 'unas' (e.g., 'las galletas').
β Common Pitfalls
Confusing Sweet vs. Savory
Mistake: "Using 'galletas' alone when you specifically mean savory crackers."
Correction: To be perfectly clear about savory crackers, add 'saladas' (salty): 'galletas saladas'.
β Usage Tips
General Term
'Galletas' is the standard, catch-all term for most flat, baked snack foods, whether they are sweet like Oreos or plain like Ritz crackers.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: galletas
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase is the clearest way to ask for savory crackers, not sweet cookies?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'galletas' mean cookies or crackers?
It means both! It is the general word for almost any flat, baked snack. Context usually tells you which one, but if you need to be specific, use 'galletas dulces' for sweet cookies and 'galletas saladas' for savory crackers.