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table

[/ˈteɪbəl/]
noun/verbfemininepl: tables/tables
mesa
1. A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for placing things on or eating at
We sat at the table for dinner.
Nos sentamos à mesa para jantar.
2. A set of facts or figures arranged in rows and columns
The table shows the sales data for each quarter.
A tabela mostra os dados de vendas de cada trimestre.
3. To postpone discussion of a topic
We decided to table the issue until next meeting.
Decidimos adiar a discussão até a próxima reunião.
Synonyms
deskcountercharttabela

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesa
Standard usage for furniture; tabela for data/charts
São Paulo
mesa
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
mesa
Standard regional usage
Portugal
mesa/tabela
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to turn the tables
to get a foot in the door
under the table
mesa de negociação (negotiation table)
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