Definition

A type of baked sweet treat that is often crisp and can be made with various ingredients, commonly known as a cookie or biscuit.

Example

I enjoyed a chocolate galleta with my tea this afternoon.

Conversation

I just baked some fresh galletas this morning!

That sounds amazing! What kind did you make?

I made chocolate chip galletas; they're my favorite.

I can't wait to try them! They must smell delicious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Galleta** → The word 'galleta' comes from Spanish, derived from the Latin 'galleta', which means a small cake or biscuit. It refers specifically to a type of cookie or cracker.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word for a small cake ('galleta') to remember that it refers to a type of cookie or biscuit.

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