How do you say "A table for one, please." in Mexican Spanish?

"A table for one, please." in Mexican Spanish is "Una mesa para uno, por favor.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Una mesa para uno, por favor." mean in English?

"Una mesa para uno, por favor." means "A table for one, please." in English.

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How to Say ‘A table for one, please.’ in Mexican Spanish

Una mesa para uno, por favor.

OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah OO-noh por fah-BOR

[OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah OO-noh por fah-BOR]

Phrase Breakdown

Una

[OO-nah]

Feminine singular form of 'a' or 'one'; here it introduces a feminine noun.

Example

Una sopa y una bebida, por favor.

A soup and a drink, please.

mesa

[MEH-sah]

table

Means 'table'; in a restaurant, it refers to seating.

Example

Necesito una mesa cerca de la ventana.

I need a table near the window.

para

[PAH-rah]

for

Common preposition meaning 'for' or 'to' depending on context.

Example

Esta silla es para mi amigo.

This chair is for my friend.

uno

[OO-noh]

one

Number 'one'; here it means one person.

Example

La reserva es para uno esta noche.

The reservation is for one tonight.

por

[por]

for

Part of the polite phrase 'por favor'; by itself it can mean 'for,' 'by,' or 'through.'

Example

Gracias por esperar.

Thanks for waiting.

favor

[fah-BOR]

favor

Means 'favor'; in 'por favor' it helps form the polite expression 'please.'

Example

Hazme el favor de pasar la sal.

Do me the favor of passing the salt.

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