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    Mesilla (en. Side table)

    /me'si.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of furniture similar to a table, but smaller, used to place items, generally in a room.
    We placed a nightstand next to the bed for the books.
    Colocamos una mesilla al lado de la cama para los libros.
    A bedside or side table, especially one located next to a bed.
    On the nightstand, there is a lamp and an alarm clock.
    En la mesilla hay una lámpara y un reloj despertador.
    A small table used on various occasions, often decorative.
    The nightstand at the entrance has fresh flowers.
    La mesilla en la entrada tiene flores frescas.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Spanish 'mesa', with the diminutive '-illa', indicating a smaller size.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bedside table
    A small table placed next to the bed used to hold personal items.
    mesilla de noche

    Related Words

    table
    A piece of furniture used for eating, working or placing items.
    mesa
    furniture
    An object used to furnish a home or space.
    mueble
    accommodation
    The action of organizing or placing objects properly.
    acomodación

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised drawer
    I have no space on the nightstand, I will use the floor as a nightstand.
    No tengo espacio en la mesilla, usaré el suelo como mesilla.
    Disordered items
    The nightstand looks like a mess with all those things out.
    La mesilla parece un desastre con todas esas cosas afuera.