lamesa

table; desknoun

Alternative meanings

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for eating, working, writing, or placing objects.

Pronunciation

lah-MEH-sah

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish la mesa, integrated as lamesa in Cebuano/Bisaya.

Variants or conjugations

mesa; lamisa; lamesita; talad

Related words and expressions

chair; seat; plate; kitchen; room

Meaning and usage notes

Lamesa is used for table and, in some contexts, desk. For a small table, lamesita may appear.