Oreo (en. Oreo)

/oˈɾe.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sweet chocolate cookie that consists of two cookies with a cream filling in the middle.
I love eating oreos with milk.
Me encanta comer oreos con leche.
A term that describes something that is dark on the outside and light on the inside.
The cake looked like an oreo.
El bizcocho tenía el aspecto de una oreo.

Etymology

The name 'Oreo' may derive from several sources, including the Greek 'oros', meaning 'mountain', or from the French 'or', meaning 'gold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eat oreos
Enjoying oreo cookies, usually together with milk.
comer oreos
oreo in milk
Reference to the custom of dipping oreos in milk before eating them.
oreo en la leche

Related Words

cream
Smooth and creamy substance found between oreo cookies.
crema
cookie
Sweet food, usually flat and crunchy.
galleta
snack
Light food that is consumed between meals.
snack

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe something that is a mix of sweet and bitter.
That chocolate has an oreo flavor.
Ese chocolate tiene un sabor oreo.
It refers to someone who is considered a mix of cultures.
She is a bit oreo, a mix of traditions.
Ella es un poco oreo, mezcla de tradiciones.