Italian Phrase
Sì, è il Terminal 3.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, it’s Terminal 3.” It is a short confirmation that a place, gate, or service is located at Terminal 3 of an airport.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks you which terminal a flight, check‑in desk, or service is in, and you need to confirm that it is Terminal 3.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,èilTerminal3.
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it carries a stressed vowel /i/.
è (essere, 3rd person singular)
The present indicative of 'essere' for third person singular; matches a singular noun.
il (definite article)
Masculine singular article used before a masculine noun that begins with a consonant.
Terminal (loanword)
A borrowed English word used in Italian airports; it stays masculine and takes the article 'il'.
3 (tre)
The numeral is spoken as the word 'tre' and follows the noun without a preposition.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, dove si trova il check‑in per il volo per Roma?
Excuse me, where is the check‑in for the flight to Rome?
Sì, è il Terminal 3.
Yes, it’s Terminal 3.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, sono il Terminal 3.
Use 'è' (third‑person singular) because you are referring to a single terminal, not a group.
Sì, è la Terminal 3.
The article must agree with the masculine noun 'Terminal', so use 'il', not 'la'.
Sì, è il Terminale 3.
While 'Terminale' is acceptable, many airports keep the English spelling; mixing the two can sound odd.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è il Terminale 3.
Yes, it’s Terminal 3.
Sì, è il Terminal numero 3.
Yes, it’s Terminal number 3.
Esatto, è al Terminal 3.
Exactly, it’s at Terminal 3.
Cultural Tip
In Italian airports the word 'Terminal' is often kept in English, especially in larger hubs, but you may also hear the fully Italianized form 'Terminale'. Both are correct; just match the signage you see. Remember to use the masculine article 'il' because the word is treated as masculine.