galletas saladas
/ɡaʝetas saladas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "saltine crackers" is translated into Spanish as galletas saladas.
This phrase refers to thin, square, salted crackers that are crisp and bland. It is the direct antonym to galletas dulces, which refers to sweet crackers or cookies.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of galletas (cookies/crackers) and saladas (salted).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean, saltine crackers may be referred to as pan de agua. In many Latin American countries, galletas de soda is a common way to refer specifically to the type of thin, bland crackers known as saltines in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single saltine cracker, use the singular form galleta salada.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaʝetas saladas/
Did you know?
- If you are in the Caribbean, you might encounter the term pan de agua to describe these crackers, which literally translates to 'water bread'.
- In several Latin American countries, the term galletas de soda implies the crackers are meant to be eaten with 'soda' meaning 'bicarbonate of soda' used in the baking process, not a carbonated beverage.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, galletas saladas are used as a traditional remedy for nausea or upset stomachs, often eaten plain or with a specific tea.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un paquete de galletas de agua, por favor?Could you bring me a pack of saltine crackers, please?
- ¡Pasame unas galletas soda para acompañar la sopa!Pass me some soda crackers to accompany the soup!
- ¿Tienes pan de agua para acompañar el ceviche?Do you have saltine crackers to accompany the ceviche?
- Compré galletas saladas para el aperitivo.I bought saltine crackers for the appetizer.
- ¿Quieres comer algunas galletas saladas?Do you want to eat some saltine crackers?
- No quedan galletas saladas en la alacena.There are no saltine crackers left in the pantry.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- Elena¿Tienes galletas saladas en la cocina?Do you have saltine crackers in the kitchen?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, tengo una caja nueva.Yes, Elena, I have a new box.
- ElenaPerfecto, las usaré con el queso.Perfect, I will use them with the cheese.
- AlejandroA mí también me gustan mucho.I like them a lot too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
