Spanish Phrase
¿Esta mesa está limpia?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the table in front of you is clean. It is a straightforward yes‑or‑no question that checks the state of a surface before you sit down or place food on it.
When to use
Use this phrase in restaurants, cafés, homes, or any setting where you need to confirm that a table is ready for use. It’s also handy when you’re helping someone set a place and want to make sure the surface is hygienic.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estamesaestálimpia
Demonstrative adjective (esta)
‘Esta’ (without accent) points to a specific feminine noun that is close to the speaker, e.g., ‘esta mesa’ = ‘this table’.
Estar (está)
‘Estar’ with an accent (está) is the verb ‘to be’ for temporary states or conditions; it is not the demonstrative ‘esta’.
Adjective agreement (limpia)
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; ‘limpia’ is feminine singular to match ‘mesa’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Esta mesa está limpia?
Is this table clean?
Sí, está perfectamente limpia.
Yes, it’s perfectly clean.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Esta mesa esta limpia?
Missing accent changes the word from the verb ‘is’ to the demonstrative ‘this’.
¿Esta mesa está limpio?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘mesa’; use ‘limpia’, not ‘limpio’.
↔Alternatives
¿La mesa está limpia?
Is the table clean?
¿Está limpia la mesa?
Is the table clean?
¿Esta mesa está limpia o sucia?
Is this table clean or dirty?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s considered polite to ask about cleanliness before using a table, especially in public eateries. Remember that ‘esta’ (this) never carries an accent, while ‘está’ (is) always does – mixing them up can change the meaning entirely. If the table isn’t clean, you can politely request cleaning by saying, ‘¿Podría limpiarla, por favor?’