Spanish Phrase
Tenemos juegos de mesa.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘We have board games.’ It can refer to a collection owned by a family, a café, or a group that is ready to play. The phrase is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone what kind of entertainment you can offer, such as during a game night invitation, in a store inventory description, or when describing the activities available at a community center.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tenemosjuegosdemesa
tener (present 1st pl)
‘Tenemos’ is the present‑indicative form of ‘tener’ for ‘nosotros’, meaning ‘we have’.
juego → juegos (plural)
Add –s to make the noun plural: ‘juego’ (game) → ‘juegos’ (games).
de (preposition)
‘de’ links two nouns to show a relationship, here ‘games of the table’ → ‘board games’.
mesa (in set phrase)
When combined with ‘juegos’, ‘mesa’ does not mean ‘table’ literally; the fixed expression ‘juegos de mesa’ means ‘board games’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué actividades tenéis para la noche?
What activities do you have for the night?
Tenemos juegos de mesa.
We have board games.
✕Common Mistakes
Tenemos hay juegos de mesa.
Do not combine ‘tener’ with ‘hay’; choose one verb.
Tenemos juego de mesa.
Use the plural ‘juegos de mesa’ unless you refer to a single board game.
Tenemos los juegos de mesa.
The article ‘los’ is optional; adding it can sound overly specific.
↔Alternatives
Disponemos de juegos de mesa.
We have board games (more formal).
Hay juegos de mesa.
There are board games.
Contamos con juegos de mesa.
We count on board games / We have board games.
Cultural Tip
Board games (‘juegos de mesa’) are a staple of family gatherings across Spanish‑speaking countries, especially during holidays and weekend evenings. Mentioning them signals a relaxed, social atmosphere. Avoid confusing the phrase with ‘juegos de video’ (video games) – the preposition ‘de’ changes the meaning entirely.