yo pongo la mesa

I set the table

yo pongo la mesa(yoh pohng-goh lah meh-sah)

phrase

1. (first person singular)

a. I set the table

(United States)

Si yo pongo la mesa, ¿luego la quitas tú?

If I set the table, will you clear it afterwards?

b. I lay the table

(United Kingdom)

Mamá, yo pongo la mesa todos los días, ¿por qué no le dices a Alba que la ponga ella hoy?

Mum, I lay the table everyday. Why don't you tell Alba to do it today?

c. I'll set the table

(United States)

Yo pongo la mesa mientras tú fríes los huevos.

I'll set the table while you're frying the eggs.

d. I'll lay the table

(United Kingdom)

Yo pongo la mesa. ¿Vamos a cenar en la cocina o en el comedor?

I'll lay the table. Are we going to have dinner in the kitchen or in the dining room?