1. Table: This is the most common meaning of "mesa". It can refer to any type of table, from a dining table to a coffee table.
2. Plateau: "Mesa" can also refer to a flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides, similar to a table. This is a geological term.
3. Tableland: This is a broader term than "mesa" and refers to any elevated, flat area of land.
4. (Less common) Desktop: While not as frequent, "mesa" can also refer to the desktop of a computer.
Example Sentences:
* "Pongo la comida en la mesa." (I put the food on the table.)
* "El Parque Nacional Mesa Verde es famoso por sus casas en la roca." (Mesa Verde National Park is famous for its cliff dwellings.)
* "El desierto tiene muchas mesas." (The desert has many plateaus.)
To determine the correct meaning of "mesa", you need to consider the context of the sentence.