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Spanish Phrase

¿Es esta la salida correcta para la calle?

/ˈes ˈes.ta la saˈli.ða koˈrek.ta ˈpa.ɾa la ˈka.ʝe/
Meaning"Is this the correct exit for the street?"
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Meaning

The speaker is confirming whether the door or passage they are looking at leads to the street. It implies there may be several exits and the speaker wants to be sure they are choosing the right one.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are inside a building, hallway, or parking garage and need to verify that a particular door or gate is the one that opens onto the street. It works in both formal and informal settings, especially when you are unsure of signage.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Esestalasalidacorrectaparalacalle?

1

Ser vs. Estar

Use 'es' (ser) for essential characteristics; here it identifies the exit, not its location.

2

Demonstrative 'esta'

The feminine form 'esta' agrees with the noun 'salida' (feminine).

3

Adjective Agreement

'correcta' matches the gender and number of 'salida'.

4

Preposition 'para'

'para' expresses purpose or destination – the exit is for the street.

5

Question Inversion

In Spanish, the verb precedes the subject in yes‑no questions, so '¿Es esta…?'

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Es esta la salida correcta para la calle?

Is this the correct exit for the street?

Sí, esa puerta lleva directamente a la calle principal.

Yes, that door leads directly to the main street.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Está esta la salida correcta para la calle?

    Use 'es' (ser) because you are identifying the exit, not describing its location.

  • ¿Es este la salida correcta para la calle?

    'Este' is masculine; 'salida' is feminine, so the correct demonstrative is 'esta'.

  • ¿Es esta la salida correcta hacia la calle?

    'Para' is more natural here to express purpose; 'hacia' would be acceptable but sounds less common in everyday speech.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Esta es la salida correcta hacia la calle?

    Is this the correct exit toward the street?

  • ¿Esta salida lleva a la calle?

    Does this exit lead to the street?

  • ¿Es la salida adecuada para salir a la calle?

    Is this the proper exit to go out onto the street?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking cities, signs often use 'Salida' for doors and 'Calle' for streets. When asking for directions, locals appreciate a polite tone; adding 'por favor' before the question ('Por favor, ¿es esta la salida correcta para la calle?') makes it sound courteous. Also, note that in some regions 'calle' can refer to a small lane, while 'avenida' or 'boulevard' denotes a larger thoroughfare.