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How to Say ‘We have a table at that time.’ in Spain Spanish

Tenemos mesa a esa hora.

teh-NEH-mohs MEH-sah ah EH-sah OH-rah

[teh-NEH-mohs MEH-sah ah EH-sah OH-rah]

🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, [tenemos mesa] means they can fit you in at that time, not necessarily that a specific table has already been picked out. It's a very normal way for staff to confirm availability.

Phrase Breakdown

Tenemos

[teh-NEH-mohs]

we have

Used by restaurant staff to say availability exists.

Example

Tenemos sitio en la terraza esta tarde.

We have space on the terrace this afternoon.

mesa

[MEH-sah]

table

In restaurant context, mesa often means a table available for guests.

Example

Hay una mesa libre junto a la ventana.

There is a free table next to the window.

a

[ah]

at

Used here with time to indicate when the table is available.

Example

Nos vemos a las ocho.

See you at eight.

esa

[EH-sah]

that

A demonstrative referring to a specific time already mentioned.

Example

Esa mesa de la esquina está reservada.

That table in the corner is reserved.

hora

[OH-rah]

time / hour

In this context, hora refers to the requested reservation time.

Example

La hora de la reserva es perfecta.

The reservation time is perfect.

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