Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Mesa: table
mesa
Pronunciation: MEH-sah (stress the capital letters)
Mesa means “table” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: table
- How to say it: MEH-sah
- Gender: la mesa
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mesa” means and how to use it
Mesa means “table.” It is also used in phrases like poner la mesa (set the table).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la mesa (feminine)
- Plural: las mesas
Examples with audio
- Pongo la mesa para la cena.I set the table for dinner.
- La mesa está en la cocina.The table is in the kitchen.
- Reservé una mesa para cuatro.I booked a table for four.
Usage tip
A desk is “un escritorio,” and a small table is “una mesita.” In a restaurant, you ask for “una mesa para dos.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “table” in Spanish?
“table” in Spanish is “mesa.” It is pronounced MEH-sah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mesa”?
Say MEH-sah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “mesa” masculine or feminine?
Mesa is feminine: “la mesa.” The plural is “mesas.”
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