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Spanish Phrase

¿Es esta la terminal correcta?

/es ˈes.ta la ter.miˈnal koˈrek.ta/
Meaning"Is this the correct terminal?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the place you are pointing at or standing near is the right terminal – for example, the correct gate at an airport, the proper bus terminal, or even a computer terminal. It is a direct, polite way to confirm a location.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are unsure if you have arrived at the right terminal in a travel setting (airport, train station, bus depot) or when you need to verify a specific workstation or computer terminal in a tech environment.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Esestalaterminalcorrecta?

1

Ser (es)

Use ser to identify or define something. Here 'es' links the subject 'esta' with the predicate 'la terminal correcta'.

2

Demonstrative pronoun (esta)

‘Esta’ points to a specific feminine noun that is close to the speaker; it must agree in gender and number with the noun it replaces.

3

Noun‑adjective agreement

The adjective ‘correcta’ must match the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of the noun ‘terminal’.

4

Question formation

Spanish yes‑no questions invert the verb and subject and are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Es esta la terminal correcta?

Is this the correct terminal?

Sí, aquí es donde sale el tren a Madrid.

Yes, this is where the train to Madrid departs.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Está esta la terminal correcta?

    Use ‘ser’ (es) for identity, not ‘estar’, which describes location or condition.

  • ¿Es este la terminal correcta?

    ‘Este’ is masculine; ‘terminal’ is feminine, so the demonstrative must be ‘esta’.

  • ¿Es esta la terminal correcto?

    The adjective must agree in gender; it should be ‘correcta’.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Esta es la terminal correcta?

    Is this the correct terminal?

  • ¿Es esta la terminal adecuada?

    Is this the appropriate terminal?

  • ¿Esta es la terminal adecuada?

    Is this the appropriate terminal?

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking countries, ‘terminal’ is commonly used for airports and bus stations, but the word can also refer to a computer terminal in tech contexts. When speaking to staff, a polite tone and a smile go a long way; you can also add ‘por favor’ for extra courtesy: ‘¿Es esta la terminal correcta, por favor?’