How do you say "I'd like to reserve the table." in Mexican Spanish?

"I'd like to reserve the table." in Mexican Spanish is "Entonces aparto la mesa.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Entonces aparto la mesa." mean in English?

"Entonces aparto la mesa." means "I'd like to reserve the table." in English.

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How to Say ‘I'd like to reserve the table.’ in Mexican Spanish

Entonces aparto la mesa.

ehn-TOHN-sehs ah-PAHR-toh lah MEH-sah

[ehn-TOHN-sehs ah-PAHR-toh lah MEH-sah]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: This sounds natural in Mexico, but from a customer it can come off a bit direct since it literally says "then I reserve the table." If you want to sound softer, [Entonces, ¿me aparta una mesa?] or [Entonces, quisiera reservar una mesa] is more typical.

Phrase Breakdown

Entonces

[ehn-TOHN-sehs]

then

A transition word meaning then or so, often used to confirm a decision.

Example

Entonces aparto la mesa para mañana.

Then I’ll reserve the table for tomorrow.

Aparto la mesa

ah-PAHR-toh lah MEH-sah

I reserve the table

'Apartar' means to set aside or reserve; here it means to reserve the table.

Example

Aparto la mesa para las ocho.

I reserve the table for eight o’clock.

Words in this phrase

aparto

[ah-PAHR-toh]

I reserve

In Mexican Spanish, aparto can mean I reserve or set aside.

Example

Entonces aparto la mesa a su nombre.

Then I’ll reserve the table under your name.

[lah]

the

Feminine singular article meaning the.

Example

Entonces aparto la mesa del rincón.

Then I’ll reserve the corner table.

mesa

[MEH-sah]

table

A restaurant table for guests.

Example

Entonces aparto la mesa para esta noche.

Then I’ll reserve the table for tonight.

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