Bedeutung
To use a taxi as a form of transportation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, 'coger un taxi' is the most natural way to say this. Taxis are usually white with a red stripe in Madrid, or black and yellow in Barcelona. Always use 'tomar'. In Mexico City, 'taxis de sitio' are safer than 'taxis libres' (street hails). Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Taxis in Buenos Aires are iconic (black with a yellow roof). The slang term for a taxi is 'tacho' and the driver is a 'tachero'. In many cities, you must agree on the price before starting the trip if there is no meter. It's common to use apps for safety.
The 'Coger' Trap
Never use 'coger' in Latin America unless you want to cause a scene. 'Tomar' is your best friend.
Ask for the Meter
Always check if the taxi has a 'taxímetro'. If not, ask '¿Cuánto cuesta?' before getting in.
Bedeutung
To use a taxi as a form of transportation.
The 'Coger' Trap
Never use 'coger' in Latin America unless you want to cause a scene. 'Tomar' is your best friend.
Ask for the Meter
Always check if the taxi has a 'taxímetro'. If not, ask '¿Cuánto cuesta?' before getting in.
Small Talk
Taxistas love to talk. It's a great way to practice your Spanish! Ask them about the best local food.
Safety First
In big cities, use an app or a 'taxi de sitio' instead of hailing one on the street at night.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tomar' in the present tense.
Yo _______ un taxi para ir a casa.
The first person singular (Yo) form of 'tomar' is 'tomo'.
Which phrase is the safest to use in Mexico City?
Quiero...
'Tomar' is the standard and safe verb in Mexico; 'coger' is vulgar.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Cómo vas al aeropuerto? B: _______ un taxi.
All these forms are grammatically correct to express the intention of taking a taxi.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a hotel and want the receptionist to call a cab.
'Pedir' is used when someone else calls the taxi for you.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Regional Verbs
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYo _______ un taxi para ir a casa.
The first person singular (Yo) form of 'tomar' is 'tomo'.
Quiero...
'Tomar' is the standard and safe verb in Mexico; 'coger' is vulgar.
A: ¿Cómo vas al aeropuerto? B: _______ un taxi.
All these forms are grammatically correct to express the intention of taking a taxi.
You are at a hotel and want the receptionist to call a cab.
'Pedir' is used when someone else calls the taxi for you.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is neutral and can be used in any situation, from a business meeting to a night out with friends.
Yes, 'agarrar' is common in some regions like Mexico or Argentina, but 'tomar' is more standard.
In Spain, it's common to round up. In Mexico, it's not expected but appreciated. In the US, it's mandatory.
'Tomar' is the act of using it; 'pedir' is the act of requesting it (via phone or app).
Yes, it is always 'el taxi' or 'un taxi'.
The word is 'taxista'. It is the same for both men and women (el taxista / la taxista).
Yes! You can 'tomar el autobús', 'tomar el metro', or 'tomar el tren'.
In Spain, you will hear 'coger un taxi' much more often, but 'tomar' is still perfectly understood.
Use 'un' for any taxi, and 'el' if you are talking about a specific one you already identified.
You can just raise your hand, or if you want to call out, you can say '¡Taxi!'.
Generally yes, but it is recommended to use official stands or apps in large cities.
It is a taxi that belongs to a specific authorized station, usually considered safer than street taxis.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ir en taxi
similarTo go by taxi
Pedir un taxi
specialized formTo order/request a taxi
Parar un taxi
specialized formTo hail/stop a taxi
Bajarse del taxi
contrastTo get out of the taxi
La parada de taxis
builds onThe taxi stand
