Oreo
/oɾeo/from spelling rulesmasculine
Oreo is the Spanish name for the Nabisco cookie brand.
In Spanish, the word galleta means cookie and you may encounter descriptions such as rellena de crema, which means filled with cream.
Meaning: Nabisco cookie brand (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the phrase Galleta Oreo to refer to the popular cookie. In Argentina, some people may use the term Galletita Oreo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Oreo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾeo/
Did you know?
- The word oreo is actually a Spanish verb that means 'to air out' or 'to dry in the air', such as when airing out clothes.
- In certain Spanish contexts, the verb orear can also mean 'to clear' or 'to purify' something, like a reputation or a feeling, by exposing it to the air.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar unas galletas Oreo, por favor.I would like to buy some Oreo cookies, please.
- ¿Qué tienes en tu lonche?What do you have in your lunchbox?
- ¡Una Oreo!An Oreo!
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in the kitchen.
- DanielSofía, ¿quieres una Oreo?Sofía, do you want an Oreo?
- SofíaSí, por favor, Daniel.Yes, please, Daniel.
- DanielToma, aquí tienes tu Oreo.Here, here is your Oreo.
- SofíaGracias, es mi galleta favorita.Thanks, it is my favorite cookie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oreo” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries oreo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
