Spanish Phrase
Están en el pasillo 5.
Meaning
Literally “They are in hallway 5.” The sentence tells you where a group of people (or objects) is located within a building that numbers its corridors.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out the location of a group—students in a school, patients in a hospital, coworkers in an office, etc. It works in both formal and informal contexts as long as the hallway is numbered.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estánenelpasillo5
Están (estar)
Third‑person plural of the verb *estar*, used for temporary location of people or things.
en (preposition)
Indicates location; translates to “in” or “on”.
el (definite article)
Masculine singular article that agrees with *pasillo*.
pasillo (noun)
Masculine noun meaning “hallway” or “corridor”.
5 (number)
Written numeral; pronounced *cinco*.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde están?
Where are they?
Están en el pasillo 5.
They are in hallway 5.
✕Common Mistakes
Son en el pasillo 5.
Use *estar* for temporary location; *ser* describes permanent characteristics.
Están en el pasillo cinco.
When the number is written as a digit, it should be pronounced *cinco*; spelling it out is fine, but keep the numeral consistent with the written form.
Están en el pasillos 5.
The noun *pasillo* is singular; the plural would be *pasillos* and would need a different article.
↔Alternatives
Se encuentran en el pasillo 5.
They are found in hallway 5.
Están ubicados en el pasillo 5.
They are located in hallway 5.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking schools, hospitals, and office buildings the corridors are numbered, so saying *pasillo* + number is the most natural way to give directions. Avoid using *corredor* for indoor hallways; *corredor* usually refers to a running track or a long outdoor passage.