Filipino · Daily Life
mesa
Table
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture with a flat top.
Example
Nasa mesa na ang hapunan.
Dinner is on the table.
Etymology
'Mesa' is derived from the Spanish word for 'table'. The incorporation of this term into Tagalog demonstrates the cultural and linguistic impact of Spanish colonization.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mesa' is used in both written and spoken contexts and is appropriate in both formal and informal conversations, recognized across the country.