Taxi in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'taxi' is 'taxi', pronounced TAHK-see (IPA: /ˈtak.si/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: taxis).
| Spanish | taxi |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TAHK-see · /ˈtak.si/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | taxis |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'taxi'
- Vamos a tomar un taxi al aeropuerto.
We are going to take a taxi to the airport. - ¿Cuánto cuesta un taxi al centro?
How much does a taxi to downtown cost? - El taxi nos esperó frente al hotel.
The taxi waited for us in front of the hotel. - Como ya era muy tarde y no había autobuses, pedimos un taxi para volver a casa.
Since it was already very late and there were no buses, we called a taxi to go back home.
Common Phrases with 'taxi'
- tomar un taxi
to take a taxi - parada de taxis
taxi stand
How to Use 'taxi'
Use 'tomar un taxi' (to take a taxi) or 'pedir un taxi' (to call/order one). The driver is 'el/la taxista'. The fare meter is 'el taxímetro'.
Regional note: In Argentina and Uruguay, shared or private hired cars are called 'remises'; in Spain you can also 'coger un taxi', a verb best avoided in Latin America.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Taxi' in Spanish is 'taxi', pronounced TAHK-see.
It is spelled t-a-x-i.
'Taxi' is masculine: you say 'el taxi'.
The plural of 'taxi' is 'taxis'.
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