mesa
/ˈmesa/
mesa is the Spanish word for table.
mesa refers to a piece of furniture featuring a flat top and legs, typically used for tasks such as eating or working.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun mesa is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la to form la mesa (the table). The plural form of mesa is mesas, which is used with the article las to form las mesas (the tables).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmesa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word mesa shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'measure'. Both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *meh₁, which related to the concept of measuring or proportion.
- In a formal or political context, la mesa refers to the board of directors or the steering committee of an organization rather than a piece of furniture.
- In English, the word 'mesa' is used to describe a flat-topped hill or mountain, borrowing the Spanish word for 'table' to describe the landscape's shape.
Examples in context
- Ven a sentarte en la mesa del jardín, ¡la comida está lista!Come sit at the garden table, the food is ready!
- Pongo el libro sobre la mesa.I put the book on the table.
- La mesa es de madera.The table is made of wood.
- Pon los libros sobre la mesa.Put the books on the table.
- Necesitamos una mesa para la cocina.We need a table for the kitchen.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are in a furniture store.
- Lucía¿Te gusta esta mesa, Daniel?Do you like this table, Daniel?
- DanielSí, es muy bonita y grande.Yes, it is very beautiful and large.
- LucíaEs perfecta para nuestro comedor.It is perfect for our dining room.
- DanielEntonces, vamos a comprarla.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mesa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
