galleta
neutral, Mexico
A cookie is a galleta in Mexico. The diminutive galletita is also common. It is also called cookie.
Meaning: a small sweet baked treat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| galleta | neutral, Mexico |
| galletita | diminutive |
| cookie | borrowed, chocolate chip style |
Mexicans use galleta for both cookies and crackers, so galletas saladas are crackers. The English cookie is used for soft American style cookies.
When do people say it?
Galletas Marías are a very common biscuit in Mexican homes, often dunked in milk or coffee.
Did you know?
- The word galleta comes from the French galette, a flat round cake.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres una galleta de chocolate?Do you want a chocolate cookie?
- Las galletas están recién horneadas.The cookies are freshly baked.
Example conversation
Nora offers snacks to her son Leo when he comes home from school in San Luis Potosí.
- NoraLeo, ¿quieres una galleta?Leo, do you want a cookie?
- LeoSí, de chispas de chocolate.Yes, chocolate chip.
- NoraCon un vaso de leche.With a glass of milk.
