Portuguese Phrase
Estão no corredor 5.
Meaning
Literally, 'They are in hallway 5.' It indicates the location of a group of people or objects inside a building that has numbered corridors.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to tell someone where a group (students, patients, staff, etc.) is situated inside a school, hospital, office building, or any place with numbered hallways.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estãonocorredor5
Estar (estão)
Use 'estar' for temporary location; 'estão' is the third‑person plural present form.
Contraction 'no'
'no' = em + o, meaning 'in the' for masculine singular nouns.
Corredor (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning 'hallway' or 'corridor'; takes the article 'o'.
Cardinal number
The numeral 5 is read as 'cinco'; it can appear as a digit or written out.
🗨In Conversation
Onde estão os banheiros?
Where are the restrooms?
Estão no corredor 5.
They are in hallway 5.
✕Common Mistakes
São no corredor 5.
Use 'estão' (estar) for temporary location, not 'são' (ser) which describes permanent qualities.
Estão no corredor de 5.
The preposition 'de' is unnecessary; simply use 'no corredor 5' or 'no corredor número 5'.
Estão no corredor cinco.
When using the article, keep the contraction: 'no corredor cinco' or write the digit.
↔Alternatives
Ficam no corredor 5.
They stay in hallway 5.
Localizam‑se no corredor 5.
They are located in hallway 5.
Estão no corredor número 5.
They are in hallway number 5.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'corredor' is the common word for the passageways inside schools, hospitals, and office buildings. When giving directions, Brazilians often add the word 'número' (e.g., 'corredor número 5') for extra clarity, especially in large complexes. The phrase is neutral in register and works in both formal and informal contexts.