mesa
/ˈmesa/feminine
In Spanish, the word for table is mesa. Wiktionary also lists expremijo and entremijo.
Meaning: item of furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mesa | /ˈmesa/ | feminine |
| expremijo | /eɡspɾemixo/ (from spelling rules) | |
| entremijo | /entɾemixo/ (from spelling rules) | |
| entremiso | /entɾemiso/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The standard term for an item of furniture is mesa. Other words may be more specific depending on the context: tablero refers specifically to a flat surface or board used for games or work, while tablita is an informal way to say table that implies a smaller or less significant table.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, la tabla is occasionally used to describe a butcher's block or a chopping board.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
mesa is a feminine noun and is paired with the feminine article la (la mesa). The plural form of mesa is mesas (las mesas).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmesa/
Did you know?
- The word mesa also means 'desk' in certain contexts, but more interestingly, it can refer to a 'plateau' in geography, describing a flat-topped mountain or hill.
- In a formal or diplomatic context, a mesa can refer to the presiding committee or the board of directors of an organization.
- The word mesa shares a common ancestor with the English word 'measure', as both stem from roots related to the act of assessing or marking out portions.
Examples in context
- Ven a la mesa.Come to the table.This sentence shows how to use mesa to invite someone to a table.Tatoeba #2750021 by Shishir, translation #9645225 by DJ_Saidez
- Está en la mesa.It's on the table.This sentence shows the use of mesa to indicate an object's location.Tatoeba #2032455 by Shishir, translation #1871551 by Asma
- Esta es mi mesa.This is my table.This sentence demonstrates using mesa to show possession.Tatoeba #2684536 by hayastan, translation #2626686 by sundown
- Puedes colocar los documentos sobre la mesa.You can place the documents on the table.
- Puedes poner los vasos en la mesita.You can put the glasses on the little table.
- No te apoyes en la tablita, está un poco inestable.Don't lean on the small table, it's a bit unstable.
- 537 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a living room, Mateo and Elena are arranging furniture.
- Mateo¿Dónde ponemos la mesa?Where do we put the table?
- ElenaPon la mesa junto a la ventana.Put the table next to the window.
- MateoEstá bien, la moveré ahora.Okay, I will move it now.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, queda muy bien ahí.Thank you, Mateo, it looks very good there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “table” translations and entries mesa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
