La mesa
Example: La mesa está en el centro del comedor.
Definition
"La mesa" refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for placing items on or for working, eating, or gathering around. For example, "La mesa está en el centro del comedor" means the table is in the center of the dining room.
Etymology
The Spanish word "la mesa" comes from the Latin word 'mensa,' meaning table or flat surface. Did you know the same root gave rise to the English word 'mensa,' used in different contexts like the high IQ society? The word has kept its meaning related to flat surfaces for placing things.
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"La mesa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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