desk

S2 W1

BrE /desk/ AmE /desk/

noun en → es

1 WORKSPACE A2

a piece of furniture with a flat top and drawers, used for writing or working at

escritorio

  • at the desk

Collocations office desk · desk lamp

  • She sat down at her desk and started to work.

    Se sentó en su escritorio y empezó a trabajar.

2 TABLE B1

a small table, often with drawers or shelves, used for writing or working at

mesita de estudio

  • on the desk

Collocations kitchen desk · student's desk

  • There was a small desk in the corner of the room.

    Había una pequeña mesita de estudio en la esquina del cuarto.