Spanish Conversation · Level 130
60 words
Spanish word
mesón
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈson/
Meaning
- masculine nouninn
Example
El mesón está cerca de la plaza.
The inn is near the square.
More examples
Cenamos en el mesón del pueblo durante las fiestas.
We had dinner at the village inn during the festivities.
Core concept
Simple eatery and inn centered on a communal table.
Common phrases
el mesón del pueblo
the village inn
el mesón típico
the traditional inn
Similar words
posada: Small homely lodging providing a few rooms to travelers in a cozy, family atmosphere.
hostal: Budget lodging renting modest private rooms with basic shared facilities.
taberna: Old-fashioned bar serving drinks and light, simple food in an informal setting.
hotel: Formal lodging offering private rooms, professional service, and on-site amenities.
Definition in Spanish
Establecimiento de carácter rústico donde se sirven comidas y bebidas y que, en ocasiones, también ofrece alojamiento sencillo.
Word origin
Built from mesa 'table' with the augmentative -ón in medieval Spanish, first meaning a large gathering table and later the venue for communal eating and sometimes lodging.
Usage tips
- Mesón is not the same as the English scientific word meson and Spanish stress is on the second syllable, mesón, which helps identify the word in speech.