galleta
/ɡaˈʝeta/feminine
The English phrase biscuit is translated into Spanish as galleta. Wiktionary also lists bísquet.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| galleta | /ɡaˈʝeta/ | feminine |
| bísquet | /ˈbisket/ | masculine |
In Spanish, a biscuit or cookie is a galleta. You can use this word in specific combinations, such as galleta de chocolate for a chocolate biscuit or galleta rellena for a filled biscuit. Note that the word bizcocho is more commonly used to refer to a sponge cake rather than a biscuit.
Which one should you use?
While bísquet exists in the Spanish language, galleta is the standard, everyday word for a biscuit or cookie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of galleta is galletas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaˈʝeta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the word bísquet in daily conversation. Instead, use galleta as it is the much more natural choice for a sweet biscuit or cookie.
Did you know?
- The word galleta traces its roots back to an Old French word meaning 'rock', describing the hard, stony texture of early biscuits.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, galletas can refer to salty crackers as well as sweet cookies.
Examples in context
- Ella desmigajó una galleta.She crumbled a biscuit.This sentence shows how to use the singular form galleta.Tatoeba #10205306 by Seael, translation #2875422 by Amastan
- Me gustaría comer una galleta con mi café.I would like to have a biscuit with my coffee.
- Me gusta esta galleta de chocolate.I like this chocolate biscuit.
- Él compró una galleta de avena.He bought an oat biscuit.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are having coffee in the kitchen.
- Elena¿Quieres una galleta, Javier?Do you want a biscuit, Javier?
- JavierSí, gracias, Elena.Yes, thanks, Elena.
- ElenaEsta galleta es muy rica.This biscuit is very tasty.
- JavierTienes razón, es deliciosa.You are right, it is delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biscuit” translations and entries galleta, bísquet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bísquet, galleta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
