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Mesa

[/ˈmezɐ/]

Table

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.

Móvel com superfície plana e pernas.

Example

A mesa está posta para o jantar.

The table is set for dinner.

Etymology

The word 'mesa' originates from the Latin 'mensa', meaning table or flat surface, with little change in form or meaning through the ages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mesa' is used across both formal and informal registers and is common in social and dining contexts.

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