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"Table" in Portuguese: mesa
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Table in Portuguese is a mesa. In restaurants ask Tem mesa para dois? At home, pôr a mesa means to set the table.
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How to pronounce mesa
Say it
MEH-zah
/ˈme.za/
MEH-zah. Soft Brazilian s/z between vowels.
"Table" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a mesa | the table Furniture and restaurant table. | Furniture and restaurant table. |
| pôr a mesa | to set the table Home routine. | Home routine. |
| mesa para dois | table for two Restaurant request. | Restaurant request. |
| à mesa | at the table / dinner is ready Calling people to eat. | Calling people to eat. |
How to use mesa in real life
- 1Restaurant door
Tem mesa perto da janela?
Is there a table near the window?
Tem mesa… starts seating requests.
- 2Before dinner
Você pode pôr a mesa enquanto eu cozinho?
Can you set the table while I cook?
Pôr a mesa is the set phrase.
- 3Work lunch
Guardamos a mesa do fundo para o grupo.
We're holding the back table for the group.
A mesa names a specific table.
Mistakes English speakers make with mesa
Incorrect: o mesa
Correct: a mesa
Mesa is feminine: a mesa.
Incorrect: a tabela (when you mean furniture)
Correct: a mesa
Tabela is a chart or rate table, not dining furniture.
Good to know
In Brazil, a mesa is social territory: sharing plates, staying late, and calling À mesa! when food is ready. At restaurants, asking for mesa near the window or quieter in the back is normal fine-tuning.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a busy lunch spot
ChatPal
Olá! Vocês têm mesa para três?
Hi! Do you have a table for three?
You
Se possível, uma mesa mais quieta.
If possible, a quieter table.
ChatPal
Temos. Aquela mesa do canto está livre.
We do. That corner table is free.
You
Perfeita. Vamos para lá.
Perfect. Let's go there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Table" in Portuguese
How do I ask for a table?
Tem mesa para dois? or Queria uma mesa para dois.
What is pôr a mesa?
To set the table with plates and cutlery.
Mesa or tabela?
Mesa is furniture. Tabela is a chart, price list, or spreadsheet-like table.
How do I call people to eat?
À mesa! or A comida está na mesa.
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