mesa
table
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈme.zɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Pôr a mesa' (to set the table) and 'tirar a mesa' (to clear the table) are everyday expressions. In Brazil, meals at the table are important family moments, especially Sunday lunch. In Portugal, the expression 'ficar debaixo da mesa' (to be under the table) means to be very drunk.
📝 Example Sentences
Coloque os pratos na mesa.
Put the plates on the table.
A mesa de jantar é de madeira.
The dining table is made of wood.
Ela sentou à mesa para estudar.
She sat at the table to study.