How to Say "gangway" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “gangway” is “pasillo” — use 'pasillo' when referring to the internal walkway or aisle within a large vehicle like an airplane, bus, or train, or sometimes even on a ship..
pasillo
/pah-SEE-yo//paˈsiʝo/
Examples
¿Prefieres asiento de pasillo o de ventanilla en el avión?
Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the plane?
El pasillo de las verduras está justo a la derecha.
The produce aisle is just to the right.
Por favor, no bloqueen el pasillo con sus carritos.
Please, do not block the aisle with your carts.
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).
escala
/es-KAH-lah//esˈka.la/
Examples
El marinero subió por la escala del barco.
The sailor climbed up the ship's ladder/gangway.
Practicamos la escala de do mayor en clase de música.
We practiced the C major scale in music class.
Escala vs. Escalera
While both mean 'ladder' or 'stairs,' 'escalera' is the common word for a staircase or a portable ladder. 'Escala' often refers to a fixed ladder, like on a ship or in technical drawings.
Confusing 'pasillo' and 'escala'
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