galletas
cookies
The Spanish word 'galletas' translates to 'cookies' in English. It is a noun and it can be used in sentences to refer to the English snack, 'cookies'. Just like in English, 'galletas' can encompass a wide variety of sweet, baked goods. However, it's important to note that in Spain, 'galletas' generally refers to sweet biscuits, while 'cookies' is specifically used for what Americans call cookies.
Example sentences using: galletas
Las galletas están en la mesa
The cookies are on the table
This is a simple declarative sentence stating the location of the cookies. 'Están' is used here as a location verb.
Las galletas son deliciosas
The cookies are delicious
This sentence uses galletas in a simple context, commenting on their taste. The verb 'son' is used here to express the idea that the cookies are delicious in general.
Quiero comprar galletas
This sentence expresses a desire to buy cookies. In Spanish, the verb 'quiero' is used to express desire or want.
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Estoy comiendo galletas
I am eating cookies
This sentence describes a current action using the -ing form of the verb in English, here 'comiendo' expressing the act of eating cookies.
¿Puedo tener más galletas?
Can I have more cookies?
This question is asking for permission to have more cookies. 'Puedo' is used to express ability or permission in Spanish.
Hice galletas para la fiesta
I made cookies for the party
This sentence describes a past action, using 'hice' the past tense of 'hacer' to express the action of making cookies.
Las galletas son mi postre favorito
Cookies are my favorite dessert
This sentence uses 'son' to express what the speaker's favorite dessert is. In Spanish, 'mi' is used to express personal possession.
Voy a hacer galletas mañana
I am going to make cookies tomorrow
This sentence is expressing a future intention to make cookies. The phrase 'voy a' is often used to talk about future plans.
No me gustan las galletas
I do not like cookies
This sentence expresses dislike for cookies. Notice that in Spanish, the verb 'gustan' is used instead of 'like' and the pronoun 'me' instead of 'I'.
Esas galletas son para ti
Those cookies are for you
This phrase is presenting or offering cookies to someone else. 'Para' is used here to indicate that the cookies are for the other person.