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Spanish Phrase

Tu mesa ya está lista.

/tu ˈme.sa ʝa esˈta ˈlis.ta/
Meaning"Your table is already ready."
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Meaning

Literally, "Your table is already ready." It tells someone that the table prepared for them (e.g., at a restaurant or at home) is now set and they can sit down.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to let a guest know that their table has been set up, whether in a restaurant, a café, or even at a family gathering where you’re arranging a place for them to eat.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tumesayaestálista

1

Possessive adjective (tu)

"Tu" is the informal possessive adjective meaning "your"; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

2

Noun (mesa)

"Mesa" is a feminine singular noun meaning "table".

3

Adverb (ya)

"Ya" means "already" or "now" and is placed before the verb to indicate that the state has been reached.

4

Verb estar (está)

"Estar" is used for temporary states or conditions; "está" is the third‑person singular present form.

5

Adjective agreement (lista)

"Lista" is a feminine singular adjective meaning "ready"; it must agree with the gender and number of "mesa".

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Ya está mi mesa?

Is my table ready yet?

Sí, tu mesa ya está lista.

Yes, your table is already ready.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tu mesa ya es lista.

    Use "estar" for temporary conditions; "es" (from ser) is for permanent characteristics.

  • Tu mesa ya está listo.

    The adjective must agree with the feminine noun "mesa"; "listo" is masculine.

  • Tú mesa ya está lista.

    The accent changes the meaning to the pronoun "you"; here we need the possessive adjective "tu" without accent.

↔Alternatives

  • Tu mesa está lista.

    Your table is ready.

  • Ya tienes tu mesa lista.

    You already have your table ready.

  • La mesa está lista para ti.

    The table is ready for you.

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking countries restaurant staff will use the formal "su" (Su mesa está lista) when speaking to customers they don't know personally. "Tu" is informal and works well with friends, family, or when the establishment has a casual vibe. Also, the word "lista" can refer to the table being set with plates, cutlery, and food, not just the physical piece of furniture.