en la mesa

en la mesa(
ehn
 
lah
 
meh
-
sah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on the table
Mila dejó las llaves en la mesa y fue corriendo al baño.Mila left the keys on the table and hurried to the bathroom.
b. on the desk
Gloria dejó el portátil en la mesa.Gloria left the laptop on the desk.
2. (sitting at the table)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. at the table
En la mesa habría unos diez comensales.There were about ten guests at the table.
b. at the desk
Juan no está en la mesa ahora mismo. ¿Quiere dejarle algún recado?Juan's not at the desk right now. Would you like to leave a message?
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