Usage Note
Tavolo is the piece of furniture, with plural tavoli; distinguish it from the feminine tavola, the laid dinner table you sit down to (a tavola! means 'dinner's ready!'). At a restaurant you reserve un tavolo.
Examples
"Mettiamo i piatti sul tavolo."
Natural Translation
Let's put the plates on the table.
Literal Translation
We-put the plates on-the table.

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