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"Mesa" is a form of "mesa", a noun which is often translated as "table". "Mochilas" is a form of "mochila", a noun which is often translated as "backpack". Learn more about the difference between "mesa" and "mochilas" below.
la mesa(
meh
-
sah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. table
Su nueva mesa de entrada está hecha de madera recuperada.Her new entry table is made of reclaimed wood.
b. desk
Me gusta tener mi mesa en el trabajo muy organizada.I like to keep my desk at work very tidy.
a. committee
Lo han nombrado presidente de la mesa.He has been appointed chairman of the committee.
b. board
La mesa directiva se junta los viernes.The governing board meets on Fridays.
a. plateau
Desde la mesa se podía ver todo el horizonte.We could see the whole horizon from the plateau.
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la mochila(
moh
-
chee
-
lah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. backpack
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El libro está en mi mochila.The book is in my backpack.
b. rucksack
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Llenó la mochila de agua, papas y libros.She filled her rucksack with water, crisps, and books.
c. schoolbag
¡Cuánto pesa la mochila! ¿Tienes mucha tarea hoy?Your schoolbag is so heavy! Do you have a lot of homework today?
d. pack (for trekking or expeditions)
Los soldados llevaban sus mochilas encima de sus cabezas para que la lluvia no los mojara.The soldiers carried their packs over their heads so they didn't get wet in the rain.
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