Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
mesa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmesa/
Meaning
- feminine nountable
Example
Pon la mesa, por favor.
Please set the table.
More examples
Después de comer, quita la mesa.
After eating, clear the table.
Core concept
Flat horizontal piece of furniture on legs used for eating, writing, or holding objects.
Common phrases
poner la mesa
set the table
quitar la mesa
clear the table
mesa de comedor
dining table
mesa redonda
round table
Similar words
mesita: Small table placed beside a sofa or bed for holding drinks, lamps, or small items.
escritorio: Flat desk used for writing or studying, providing a clear work surface.
mueble: Large freestanding item of furniture used in a room for storage or daily activities.
mostrador: Raised flat counter in a shop or bar used for displaying goods or serving customers.
Definition in Spanish
Mueble plano con una superficie regular que sirve para apoyar objetos, comer o escribir.
Word origin
From Latin mensa meaning 'table for eating', carried into Spanish through the Romance languages and kept the sense of a flat surface for meals and work.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses poner la mesa to mean 'set the table', and this phrase normally takes the definite article (poner la mesa) rather than omitting it.