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pasillo means aisle; hallway — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 5, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

pasillo

noun • /[pah-SEE-yoh]/

aisle; hallway

Example:

¿Hay asiento de pasillo disponible?

Is there an aisle seat available?

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🧠 What does pasillo mean?

Pasillo is a Spanish word that generally translates to "aisle" or "hallway" in English. It refers to a narrow passage or corridor, often between rows of seats (like on a plane, train, or bus) or between shelves (as in a supermarket). It can also be used to describe a hallway in a building.

📚 Extra examples

  • Disculpe, ¿me permite pasar por el pasillo?
    Excuse me, may I pass through the aisle?
  • El pasillo del avión era muy estrecho.
    The airplane aisle was very narrow.
  • Camina por el pasillo hasta el final y gira a la derecha.
    Walk down the hallway to the end and turn right.
  • En el supermercado, busca el pasillo de los cereales.
    In the supermarket, look for the cereal aisle.
  • Los pasillos del teatro estaban llenos de gente durante el intermedio.
    The theater hallways were crowded with people during intermission.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'aisle' or 'hallway' in Spanish?
You can use the word "pasillo" to express both "aisle" and "hallway" in Spanish.
How do you pronounce 'pasillo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pah-SEE-yoh, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'pasillo' in a sentence?
Here are a couple of examples: "Disculpe, ¿me permite pasar por el pasillo?" (Excuse me, may I pass through the aisle?) or "El pasillo del hotel es muy largo." (The hotel hallway is very long.)
What is the English translation of 'pasillo'?
Pasillo translates to "aisle" or "hallway" in English.
Does 'pasillo' change for gender or number?
No, 'pasillo' is a masculine noun, but its form remains the same in singular and plural. To make it plural, you simply change the article to 'los pasillos'.
Is 'pasillo' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'pasillo' is a very common word used in everyday conversations.
Does 'pasillo' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. 'Pasillo' has a pretty straightforward meaning. In some contexts, especially in older architecture, it might refer to a long, narrow room or passage within a house.
Is 'pasillo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'pasillo' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pasillo"

Synonyms: corredor, pasaje

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word 'pasillo' can also refer to a genre of Ecuadorian folk music.

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