How to Say "desk" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “desk” is “escritorio” — use 'escritorio' when referring to the piece of furniture where you typically work, study, or write, often with drawers..
escritorio
es-kree-TOH-ryo/es.kɾiˈto.ɾjo/
Examples
Mi nuevo escritorio tiene tres cajones grandes.
My new desk has three large drawers.
Dejé las llaves encima del escritorio.
I left the keys on top of the desk.
Gender Check
Remember that 'escritorio' is masculine, so you always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el escritorio' (the desk).
mesa
/MEH-sah//ˈme.sa/
Examples
Pon tus libros sobre la mesa para empezar a estudiar.
Put your books on the table to start studying.
La comida está en la mesa.
The food is on the table.
Necesitamos una mesa para cuatro personas, por favor.
We need a table for four people, please.
Dejé mis llaves sobre la mesa de centro.
I left my keys on the coffee table.
A Feminine Word
In Spanish, all things are either 'masculine' or 'feminine'. 'Mesa' ends in '-a', so it's a feminine word. This means you always use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la mesa' (the table) or 'una mesa' (a table).
`Mesa` vs. `Tabla`
Mistake: “"Pásame la mesa para cortar el pan."”
Correction: "Pásame la tabla para cortar el pan." (Pass me the board to cut the bread). 'Mesa' is the whole piece of furniture. 'Tabla' is a flat piece of material, like a cutting board or a plank of wood.
Desk vs. Table
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.