Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈmesa/

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Translation

table

Word origin

From Latin mensa ('table'). The same word gave the geographical term mesa for a flat-topped hill.

Origin
Latin
Root
mensa
English cognates
mesa, commensal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmesas

Examples

lleguen invitados.

Put the plates on the table before the guests arrive.

.

He sat down at the table and began to read the newspaper.

madera .

The kitchen table is made of very old wood.

Reservé .

I booked a table for four at the Italian restaurant.

.

The children cleared the table after dinner.

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This word is part of lesson 13.