Portuguese Expression · Advanced
tirar a mesa
clear the table
Pronunciation: tirar a mesa
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: clear the table.
Example
Depois do almoço, todos ajudaram a tirar a mesa.
After lunch, everyone helped clear the table.
Practice tips
- Practice tirar a mesa out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for advanced-level learners.