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"Table" in Spanish: mesa
la mesa
A table is la mesa (MEH-sah). It is feminine. Say a la mesa when calling people to eat, and poner la mesa to set the table.
Calling the family
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How to pronounce mesa
Say it
MEH-sah
/ˈme.sa/
Two syllables: MEH-sah. Stress the first. The s is soft.
"Table" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mesa | table Dining table, desk table, or café table. | Dining table, desk table, or café table. |
| a la mesa | to the table / dinner's ready Calling everyone to eat. | Calling everyone to eat. |
| poner la mesa | to set the table Plates, glasses, and cutlery before a meal. | Plates, glasses, and cutlery before a meal. |
| la mesa de centro | coffee table The low table in a living room. | The low table in a living room. |
How to use mesa in real life
- 1Calling the family
¡A la mesa! La cena está lista.
To the table! Dinner is ready.
¡A la mesa! is a classic call to eat.
- 2Helping before dinner
¿Me ayudas a poner la mesa?
Will you help me set the table?
Poner la mesa is a useful chore phrase.
- 3At a restaurant
Queremos una mesa para dos.
We want a table for two.
Una mesa para… is how you book seats.
Mistakes English speakers make with mesa
Incorrect: El mesa está limpia.
Correct: La mesa está limpia.
Mesa is feminine. Say la mesa.
Incorrect: Pon el table.
Correct: Pon la mesa. / Pon la mesa, por favor.
Use mesa, not the English word table.
Good to know
Mesa is the table. ¡A la mesa! calls people to eat. In cafés, ask for una mesa cerca de la ventana if you want light.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for dinner
ChatPal
¿Ya pusiste la mesa?
Did you already set the table?
You
Casi. Faltan vasos en la mesa.
Almost. Glasses are still missing on the table.
ChatPal
Yo los traigo.
I'll bring them.
You
Gracias. Ya llamo a todos.
Thanks. I'll call everyone now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Table" in Spanish
Is mesa masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la mesa, una mesa redonda.
What does a la mesa mean?
Come to the table—dinner or lunch is ready.
How do I say set the table?
Poner la mesa.
How do you pronounce mesa?
MEH-sah. Stress the first syllable.
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