Spanish Phrase
Sí, es la terminal 3.
Meaning
A short, confident confirmation that the place being discussed is terminal 3. It is often heard in airports, bus stations, or train stations when a traveler asks for the correct terminal.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to confirm the exact terminal for a flight, bus, or train. It works in both formal announcements and casual conversation with staff or fellow travelers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síeslaterminal3
Sí (affirmation)
Used to give a clear, affirmative answer. It always carries an accent on the í.
es (ser, 3rd person singular)
Ser is used for identity or classification. Here it identifies the place as terminal 3.
la terminal (noun phrase)
‘Terminal’ is a feminine noun; the definite article ‘la’ agrees in gender and number.
3 (cardinal number)
Numbers are pronounced as separate words; ‘tres’ is the spoken form of the digit 3.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuál es la terminal para el vuelo a Madrid?
Which terminal is the flight to Madrid from?
Sí, es la terminal 3.
Yes, it is terminal 3.
✕Common Mistakes
Si, es la terminal 3.
Missing accent changes the meaning to ‘if’. Always write Sí with an accent when answering affirmatively.
Sí, está la terminal 3.
Using ‘está’ is not wrong, but learners often over‑use it and lose the identity nuance of ‘es’. Choose based on whether you’re labeling (es) or locating (está).
Sí, es el terminal 3.
‘Terminal’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘la’, not ‘el’.
↔Alternatives
Sí, está en la terminal 3.
Yes, it is in terminal 3.
Exacto, es la terminal 3.
Exactly, it is terminal 3.
Correcto, la terminal 3.
Correct, terminal 3.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking airports the verb ser (es) is used to identify a terminal, while estar (está) stresses its location. Both are understood, but ‘es la terminal 3’ sounds more like a label, whereas ‘está en la terminal 3’ feels more like giving directions. Remember the accent on Sí – without it the word changes meaning to ‘if’.