Spanish Conversation · Level 50
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Spanish word
mesita
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈsita/
Meaning
- feminine nounsmall table
Example
El libro está en la mesita.
The book is on the small table.
More examples
Pon el despertador en la mesita de noche.
Put the alarm clock on the nightstand.
Core concept
Compact table placed next to a bed or armchair.
Common phrases
la mesita de noche
the nightstand
una mesita auxiliar
a side table
limpiar la mesita
clean the small table
Similar words
mesa: Spacious flat surface for dining, studying, or working with several people.
mesa auxiliar: Compact side table used beside seating or walls to display decor or hold small objects.
mesa de centro: Short low table placed before sofas in the living room for serving drinks or holding magazines.
mesilla: Very small table typically in a bedroom or sitting room for a lamp, clock, or tiny items.
Definition in Spanish
Mesa pequeña que se coloca junto a la cama, al sofá u otro asiento para tener objetos al alcance.
Word origin
Derived from mesa (ultimately from Latin mensa) plus the diminutive suffix -ita to denote small size.
Usage tips
- Saying just mesita is acceptable, but adding de noche or auxiliar clarifies whether it is a nightstand or an occasional side table.
Other meanings
- nightstandnoun
- side tablenoun
Related words
- mesillasmall tablenoun