A1 Collocation Neutral

Pegar um táxi

Take a taxi

Meaning

To use a taxi for transportation.

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Cultural Background

Taxis are ubiquitous in cities like São Paulo and Rio. Use 'apanhar' instead of 'pegar'.

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Regional Alert

Always remember: Brazil = Pegar, Portugal = Apanhar.

Meaning

To use a taxi for transportation.

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Regional Alert

Always remember: Brazil = Pegar, Portugal = Apanhar.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu preciso ____ um táxi para ir ao aeroporto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pegar

Pegar is the correct verb for taking transport.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu preciso ____ um táxi para ir ao aeroporto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pegar

Pegar is the correct verb for taking transport.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it is slightly more formal.

Related Phrases

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Chamar um táxi

similar

To hail a taxi

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Ir de táxi

similar

To go by taxi

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