Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Aisle in Spanish
Pasillo · noun · pah-SEE-yoh
The word 'pasillo' is the general translation for 'aisle' — the space between rows in a store, airplane, or theater. In church architecture, 'nave' specifically refers to the central or lateral aisles. For airplane seating, 'asiento de pasillo' means aisle seat.
Pronounced pah-SEE-yoh with stress on the second syllable. The double 'l' produces a 'y' sound in most Spanish dialects.
El cereal está en el pasillo número cinco del supermercado.
The cereal is in aisle number five of the supermarket.
Aisle in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for aisle, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| pasillo | aisle | pah-SEE-yoh | Default, widely understood |
| nave | aisle | church aisle | |
| corredor | aisle | corridor/walkway |
How Native Speakers Use Pasillo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Supermarket
¿En qué pasillo están los productos de limpieza?
Which aisle are the cleaning products in?
Asking for directions in a store.
Airplane seating
Prefiero un asiento de pasillo para poder estirar las piernas.
I prefer an aisle seat so I can stretch my legs.
Selecting seat preference on a flight.
Wedding
La novia caminó por el pasillo central de la iglesia.
The bride walked down the center aisle of the church.
Wedding ceremony context.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Pasillo
Confusing pasillo with isla
Incorrect: El pan está en la isla tres.
Correct: El pan está en el pasillo tres.
Although 'aisle' and 'isle' sound similar in English, they are completely different words; 'isla' means island, not aisle.
Using corredor for store aisle
Incorrect: ¿Dónde está el corredor de lácteos?
Correct: ¿Dónde está el pasillo de lácteos?
In a store context, 'pasillo' is the standard word for product aisles; 'corredor' is more for hallways or corridors in buildings.
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Common Questions About Aisle in Spanish
- How do I say 'aisle seat' vs 'window seat'?
- An aisle seat is 'asiento de pasillo' and a window seat is 'asiento de ventanilla' — these are the standard phrases used at airport check-in counters and when booking flights in Spanish.
- Is pasillo also used for hallways?
- The word 'pasillo' doubles as both 'aisle' and 'hallway/corridor,' with context making the meaning clear — in a store it means aisle, in a house or building it means hallway.
- What does 'walking down the aisle' mean in Spanish?
- The expression 'caminar por el pasillo' in a wedding context is understood literally, but Spanish also uses 'llegar al altar' (reach the altar) as the idiomatic equivalent of 'walking down the aisle' meaning getting married.