Spanish Phrase
Una mesa para dos, porfa.
Meaning
Literally, 'A table for two, please.' It’s a polite but informal way to ask a server for a table that seats two people, often used in cafés or restaurants.
When to use
Use this phrase when you arrive at a restaurant and want to be seated with one other person. It works best in casual settings or with staff you sense are comfortable with informal language.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Unamesaparadosporfa
Indefinite article (Una)
Use 'una' for feminine singular nouns to indicate 'a' or 'one'.
Noun gender (mesa)
'Mesa' is a feminine noun, so it matches the article 'una'.
Preposition para
'Para' introduces the purpose or intended recipient, here meaning 'for'.
Number (dos)
'Dos' is the cardinal number for 'two', used after the preposition.
Colloquial request (porfa)
'Porfa' is an informal contraction of 'por favor', used in casual speech to say 'please'.
🗨In Conversation
Una mesa para dos, porfa.
A table for two, please.
Claro, síganme. ¿Prefieren interior o terraza?
Sure, follow me. Do you prefer inside or on the terrace?
✕Common Mistakes
Un mesa para dos, porfa.
The article must agree with the noun gender; 'mesa' is feminine, so use 'una'.
Una mesa para dos, porfa.
In formal settings, replace 'porfa' with 'por favor' to sound polite.
Una mesa para uno, porfa.
If you need a table for more people, change the number accordingly (e.g., 'tres' for three).
↔Alternatives
Una mesa para dos, por favor.
A table for two, please.
¿Podemos tener una mesa para dos?
Could we have a table for two?
¿Hay una mesa disponible para dos personas?
Is there a table available for two people?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, saying 'porfa' signals a relaxed, friendly tone. In more formal restaurants, stick with 'por favor' to avoid sounding too casual. Also, it's common for the server to ask if you prefer a window seat, a booth, or a terrace, so be ready to answer.