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Spanish Phrase

¿Es esta la puerta correcta?

/es ˈes.ta la ˈpweɾ.ta koˈrek.ta/
Meaning"Is this the right door?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the door they are standing in front of is the right one for the place they want to reach. It’s a polite, neutral‑register way to confirm a location.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are in a building, hallway, or any place with multiple doors and you need to be sure you are at the correct entrance—e.g., looking for a classroom, office, apartment, or restroom.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Esestalapuertacorrecta?

1

Ser for identification

Use the verb ser (es) to identify or define something, such as confirming which door is correct.

2

Demonstrative pronoun "esta"

"Esta" (this) agrees in gender and number with the noun it replaces; here it points to "puerta".

3

Noun gender & article

"Puerta" is feminine, so it takes the definite article "la".

4

Adjective agreement

The adjective "correcta" must match the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of "puerta".

5

Question word order

In Spanish, the typical order for yes‑no questions is verb‑subject‑object, but the alternative order "Esta es la puerta correcta?" is also acceptable.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Es esta la puerta correcta?

Is this the right door?

Sí, es la puerta del salón de conferencias.

Yes, it’s the conference‑room door.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Está esta la puerta correcta?

    Use "es" (ser) for identification, not "está" (estar) which describes location.

  • ¿Es este la puerta correcta?

    The demonstrative must agree with the feminine noun "puerta"; use "esta" not "este".

  • ¿Es esta la puerta correcto?

    The adjective must match the gender of "puerta"; use "correcta".

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Esta es la puerta correcta?

    Is this the correct door?

  • ¿Es esta la puerta adecuada?

    Is this the appropriate door?

  • ¿Esta es la puerta que busco?

    Is this the door I’m looking for?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries doors are often numbered or labeled with the room’s purpose. When you ask "¿Es esta la puerta correcta?" it’s polite to smile and use a friendly tone; locals appreciate the courtesy of confirming before entering, especially in offices or schools where privacy matters. Avoid pointing aggressively—use a gentle hand gesture if needed.