taxi

táksi

nounmA1

taxi?a hired car for public transport,cab?short informal translation

Also:taxicab?formal definition

📝 In Action

¿Dónde puedo tomar un taxi?

Where can I catch a taxi?

El taxista nos llevó al hotel rápidamente.

The taxi driver took us to the hotel quickly.

Necesito un taxi para ir al aeropuerto antes de las seis.

I need a cab to go to the airport before six.

Word Connections

Synonyms

coche de alquiler (hired car (general term))

Common Collocations

tomar un taxi – to take a taxi
pedir un taxi – to order/call a taxi
parar un taxi – to hail a taxi

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun

Remember that 'taxi' is always treated as masculine, so you must use 'el' before it: 'el taxi'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronouncing the Stress

Mistake: "Pronouncing it like the English 'ta-XEE' (stressing the last syllable)."

Correction: The stress falls on the first syllable in Spanish: TÁ-xi.

⭐ Usage Tips

Universal Use

Even though some regions use 'remís' (Argentina) or 'radio-taxi,' 'taxi' is understood and used everywhere.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: taxi

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for taxi?

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Word Family

taxista(taxi driver) - noun

taxímetro(taximeter (the fare counter)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to use 'un taxi' or 'el taxi' when asking for one?

If you are generally asking for any cab, use 'un taxi' (e.g., 'Necesito un taxi'). If you are referring to the specific cab that is waiting or that you just discussed, use 'el taxi' (e.g., 'El taxi está esperando fuera').

Is 'taxi' pronounced differently than in English?

Yes, Spanish speakers put the stress on the first syllable (TÁ-ksi). In English, the stress often falls on the second syllable.