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mesas

MEH-sahs/ˈmesas/

“mesas” means “tables” in Spanish (furniture).

tables

Also: desks, committees
NounfA1
Mexico
Three simple wooden tables of different heights, standing side by side on a colorful floor.

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Necesitamos tres mesas grandes para la fiesta.

A1

We need three large tables for the party.

Las mesas del comedor son de madera oscura.

A2

The dining room tables are made of dark wood.

Las mesas directivas aprobaron la nueva política.

B2

The executive committees approved the new policy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • escritorios (desks)
  • tablas (boards/planks)

Common Collocations

  • poner las mesas – to set the tables
  • limpiar las mesas – to clean the tables

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener muchas mesas – to have many different jobs or responsibilities (figurative)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mesas" in Spanish:

committees→desks→tables→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mesas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'mesas' to refer to furniture?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mesa(table (singular)) — Noun
mesero/a(waiter/waitress) — Noun
mesilla(small table/nightstand) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *mensa*, which also meant 'table' or 'dining table.' This explains why 'mesa' is feminine, following the Latin gender.

First recorded: 10th century (in early Romance languages)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mesaItalian: mensa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'mesa' feminine?

Most Spanish nouns that end in -a are feminine. In this case, it inherited the feminine gender from its original Latin source, *mensa*.

Can 'mesas' refer to people?

Yes, in a formal context, 'mesas' can refer to a 'board' or 'committee' (like an executive group or a voting panel), which are groups of people who meet to make decisions.