Describe a table at home and request seating for two in a restaurant.

The idea

Mesa is feminine: la mesa, una mesa. Its plural is las mesas. Say una mesa para dos when requesting a table for two people.

Examples

  • La mesa es de madera.The table is made of wood.
  • Ponemos los platos en la mesa.We put the plates on the table.
  • Hay una mesa junto a la ventana.There is a table next to the window.
  • Estas mesas están reservadas.These tables are reserved.
  • ¿Quieres una mesa para dos?Would you like a table for two?
  • Limpié la mesa después de comer.I cleaned the table after eating.

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Watch out

Mesa de madera describes what a table is made of; mesa para dos specifies the people it is intended for.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the singular after la: La ___ es de madera. (mesa / mesas)

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    mesa

    Mesa agrees with the singular article la and verb es.

  2. Choose the plural after estas: Estas ___ están reservadas. (mesas / mesa)

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    mesas

    Mesas is plural and agrees with estas and están.

  3. Choose the word for a table intended for two: ¿Quieres una mesa ___ dos personas? (para / con)

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    para

    Para introduces the intended diners in mesa para dos.

Use it today

Describe the material of a table and ask for a table for two people.