Spanish Phrase
¿Esta es la calle correcta?
Meaning
The speaker is confirming whether the street they are standing on is the one they need to be on. It’s a polite, neutral‑register way to ask for confirmation while navigating a city.
When to use
Use this question when you’re unsure if you’ve arrived at the right street, especially after following directions, a map, or a GPS cue. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Estaeslacallecorrecta?
Demonstrative pronoun (esta)
‘Esta’ points to a specific feminine noun that is close to the speaker; it does not take an accent.
Verb ser (es)
‘Ser’ is used for essential identity; here it asks whether the street is the one you’re looking for.
Definite article (la)
The article agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘calle’ (feminine singular).
Noun (calle)
‘Calle’ means ‘street’; it is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must match.
Adjective agreement (correcta)
‘Correcta’ matches ‘calle’ in gender (feminine) and number (singular).
🗨In Conversation
¿Esta es la calle correcta?
Is this the right street?
Sí, aquí mismo está la calle principal que buscas.
Yes, this is exactly the main street you’re looking for.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Esta está la calle correcta?
‘Estar’ describes temporary location; the correct verb for identity here is ‘ser’. Use ‘es’ not ‘está’.
¿Este es la calle correcta?
‘Este’ is masculine; the noun ‘calle’ is feminine, so you need the feminine form ‘esta’.
¿Esta es la calle correcto?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘calle’, so use ‘correcta’.
↔Alternatives
¿Es esta la calle correcta?
Is this the correct street?
¿Estoy en la calle correcta?
Am I on the right street?
¿Esta es la calle adecuada?
Is this the appropriate street?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities, locals often give directions using landmarks (e.g., ‘gira a la derecha en la plaza’). When you ask “¿Esta es la calle correcta?” you’ll likely receive a brief confirmation plus a reference point, so be ready to follow up with “¿A qué distancia está?” (How far is it?). Using the polite “¿Disculpe?” before the question can make the interaction smoother.