galletas

gah-YEH-tas/ɡaˈʎe.tas/

“galletas” means “cookies” in Spanish (sweet baked snack).

cookies, biscuits

Also: crackers

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A close-up view of three freshly baked chocolate chip cookies stacked on a light surface.

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Mi abuela siempre hornea las mejores galletas de chocolate.

My grandma always bakes the best chocolate chip cookies.

Necesitamos comprar galletas saladas para acompañar el queso.

We need to buy crackers to go with the cheese.

Si tienes hambre, puedes tomar dos galletas del tarro.

If you're hungry, you can take two biscuits from the jar.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bizcocho (biscuit/cake (regional))
masitas (small cookies (often used in Argentina))

Common Collocations

galletas de avena – oatmeal cookies
paquete de galletas – packet/box of cookies

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "galletas" in Spanish:

biscuits→cookies→crackers→

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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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👥 Word Family▼

galleta(cookie, biscuit (singular)) — Noun

galletero(cookie jar or cookie maker/seller) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

maletaspoetas

📚 Etymology▼

The word likely comes from the French 'galette,' which means a flat, round cake or biscuit. This connection reflects the flat shape of a cookie.

First recorded: 15th-16th century (in related forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: galettePortuguese: galleta

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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.