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pasillo

/pah-SEE-yo/

hallway

A simple, empty hallway inside a building, featuring several closed doors lining one wall and a light source at the far end.

A pasillo (hallway) connects different rooms within a structure.

pasillo(noun)

mA1

hallway

?

connecting rooms in a building

,

corridor

?

long, narrow passage

📝 In Action

Dejé mis zapatos en el pasillo antes de entrar.

A1

I left my shoes in the hallway before coming in.

El pasillo de este hotel es muy largo y tiene muchas puertas.

A2

The corridor in this hotel is very long and has many doors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • corredor (corridor)
  • vestíbulo (lobby/entrance hall)

Common Collocations

  • al final del pasillo – at the end of the hallway
  • un pasillo estrecho – a narrow corridor

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Remember that 'pasillo' is a masculine word, so you must always use the masculine articles 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up Gender

Mistake: "La pasillo está limpio."

Correction: El pasillo está limpio. (Because 'pasillo' is masculine, we use 'el'.)

A view looking down a brightly lit supermarket aisle, flanked by tall shelves full of colorful products arranged neatly.

In a store, the space between shelves is also called a pasillo (aisle).

pasillo(noun)

mA2

aisle

?

in a store, supermarket, plane, or theater

Also:

gangway

?

in a ship or large vehicle

📝 In Action

¿Prefieres asiento de pasillo o de ventanilla en el avión?

A2

Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the plane?

El pasillo de las verduras está justo a la derecha.

A2

The produce aisle is just to the right.

Por favor, no bloqueen el pasillo con sus carritos.

B1

Please, do not block the aisle with your carts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fila (row (of seats/shelves))
  • sección (section/department (in a store))

Common Collocations

  • asiento de pasillo – aisle seat
  • pasillo central – central aisle

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'de' for Location

When talking about specific areas in a store, you often use 'pasillo de' followed by the product: 'el pasillo de los refrescos' (the soda aisle).

⭐ Usage Tips

Aisle vs. Row

Remember, 'pasillo' is the path between the seats or shelves. The line of seats or shelves itself is called 'la fila'.

A storybook illustration of a man and woman performing a traditional, graceful couple's dance.

Pasillo is also the name of a traditional South American musical genre and dance.

pasillo(noun)

mB1

pasillo

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a traditional South American musical genre and dance

📝 In Action

El pasillo es la música nacional de Ecuador.

B1

The pasillo is the national music of Ecuador.

Bailamos un pasillo muy elegante en la boda.

B2

We danced a very elegant pasillo at the wedding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • danza (dance)
  • género musical (musical genre)

⭐ Usage Tips

Cultural Context

If you hear 'pasillo' used in Ecuador or Colombia, it's very likely referring to this emotional, often melancholic, musical style, not a physical hallway.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pasillo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'pasillo' in the context of travel?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pasillo' masculine or feminine?

'Pasillo' is always a masculine noun. You must use 'el' or 'un' before it, and any adjectives describing it must also be masculine (e.g., 'el pasillo limpio').

How do I say 'aisle' in a church?

While 'pasillo' is often understood, the more specific and traditional word for the main aisle in a church (especially for weddings) is 'nave' (the central part of the church) or 'pasillo central'.