Table in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'table' is 'mesa', pronounced MEH-sah (IPA: /ˈmesa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: mesas).
Pronunciation: MEH-sah
| Spanish | mesa |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MEH-sah · /ˈmesa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | mesas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'mesa'
- Pon los libros sobre la mesa, por favor.
Put the books on the table, please. - ¿Nos puede dar una mesa cerca de la ventana?
Can you give us a table near the window? - La cena está lista; todos a la mesa.
Dinner is ready; everyone to the table. - Reservé una mesa para cuatro personas en el restaurante a las ocho de la noche.
I reserved a table for four people at the restaurant at eight in the evening.
Common Phrases with 'mesa'
- poner la mesa
to set the table - sentarse a la mesa
to sit down at the table - mesa de noche
nightstand / bedside table
How to Use 'mesa'
'Poner la mesa' means to set the table and 'recoger la mesa' to clear it. Don't confuse 'mesa' (table) with 'meseta' (plateau) or with 'mesero' (waiter in Latin America), which derives from it.
Regional note: A waiter is 'mesero' in Mexico and much of Latin America, 'camarero' in Spain, and 'mozo' in Argentina and Peru — all serve 'las mesas'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Table' in Spanish is 'mesa', pronounced MEH-sah.
It is spelled m-e-s-a.
'Mesa' is feminine: you say 'la mesa'.
The plural of 'mesa' is 'mesas'.
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