galletas
/ɡaʝetas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for cookies is galletas.
Galletas is used to refer to small, sweet baked treats. You can use specific phrases to describe different types, such as galletas de chispas de chocolate for chocolate chip cookies, galletas de avena for oatmeal cookies and galletas de mantequilla de maní for peanut butter cookies.
Which one should you use?
While galletas is the standard term for cookies, in some contexts it can also refer to savory crackers or biscuits.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is galleta. Because galletas is a feminine noun, any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as galletas ricas (delicious cookies).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaʝetas/
Did you know?
- The word galleta is used in some regions as a slang term for a 'slap' or a hit across the face.
- While galletas is the general term, Spain often uses the word pastas to describe small, dry, buttery tea cookies.
- In many parts of Latin America, you might hear people use the word pan dulce to describe a variety of sweet baked goods, even if they don't strictly fit the definition of a cookie.
Examples in context
- Tom me hizo galletas.Tom made me cookies.This sentence shows someone making cookies for another person.Tatoeba #5568800 by swyter, translation #3922027 by CK
- Habrá leche y galletas.There will be milk and cookies.This sentence describes a pairing of milk and cookies.Tatoeba #1977545 by marcelostockle, translation #1977543 by Spamster
- Me gustan tus galletas.I like your cookies.This sentence expresses a preference for someone's cookies.Tatoeba #2412337 by marcelostockle, translation #2377627 by CK
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Example conversation
María and Javier are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- MaríaJavier, ¿quieres unas galletas?Javier, do you want some cookies?
- JavierSí, muchas gracias, María.Yes, thank you very much, María.
- MaríaSon galletas recién hechas.They are freshly made cookies.
- JavierHuelen de maravilla.They smell wonderful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
