Significado
Using a taxi for transportation.
Contexto cultural
Taxis in Italy are almost always white. In the past, they were yellow, but the law changed in the 1990s. If you see a car of another color claiming to be a taxi, it might be an unauthorized 'abusivo'. Taking a taxi in Rome is famous for the 'scatto alla risposta' (initial meter charge), which is higher on Sundays and at night. Always check the meter is on. Milan has an excellent taxi app infrastructure. Most locals use 'FreeNow' or 'IT Taxi' rather than calling a number. In Venice, 'prendere un taxi' usually refers to a 'taxi acqueo' (water taxi), which is a luxury motorboat. It is extremely expensive compared to the 'vaporetto' (water bus).
Check for the POS
Before you 'prendi un taxi', always ask 'Posso pagare con carta?' to avoid cash issues.
Official Ranks
In Italy, don't wave at taxis on the move; they usually won't stop. Go to a 'posteggio'.
Significado
Using a taxi for transportation.
Check for the POS
Before you 'prendi un taxi', always ask 'Posso pagare con carta?' to avoid cash issues.
Official Ranks
In Italy, don't wave at taxis on the move; they usually won't stop. Go to a 'posteggio'.
Fixed Fares
Many airports (like Fiumicino to Rome center) have fixed fares. Check the sticker on the door before you 'prendi il taxi'.
Small Talk
Taxi drivers in Italy are often very talkative. It's a great chance to practice your Italian!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prendere' in the Passato Prossimo.
Ieri sera ero stanco e così ________ un taxi.
The past tense of 'prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a taxi?
How do you ask where to find a taxi?
'Prendere' is the standard verb for using a taxi.
Complete the dialogue with the most logical phrase.
A: Il treno è già partito! B: Non ti preoccupare, ________.
Taking a taxi is the logical alternative to a missed train.
Match the situation to the correct Italian phrase.
You are at a hotel and want the receptionist to call a cab for you.
You can use 'prendermi' (get me) or 'chiamarmi' (call me) in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Taxi Vocabulary
People
- • Autista
- • Passeggero
Money
- • Tariffa
- • Mancia
- • Tassametro
Places
- • Posteggio
- • Aeroporto
- • Stazione
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIeri sera ero stanco e così ________ un taxi.
The past tense of 'prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.
How do you ask where to find a taxi?
'Prendere' is the standard verb for using a taxi.
A: Il treno è già partito! B: Non ti preoccupare, ________.
Taking a taxi is the logical alternative to a missed train.
You are at a hotel and want the receptionist to call a cab for you.
You can use 'prendermi' (get me) or 'chiamarmi' (call me) in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it's neutral and suitable for any situation.
Yes, but it's more informal and common in Central/Southern Italy.
It's not required, but rounding up to the nearest Euro is a nice gesture.
Look for signs that say 'Taxi' or 'Posteggio Taxi'. They are usually near stations and main squares.
Only in major cities and usually only 'Uber Black' (more expensive). Most people 'prendono un taxi' instead.
The past participle is 'preso'. So, 'Ho preso un taxi'.
Generally no, you must go to a stand or call one.
'Un taxi' is for a specific instance; 'il taxi' is for the concept of using taxis in general.
Always insist on the 'tassametro' unless there is a fixed fare ('tariffa fissa').
Yes, official white taxis are very safe in Italy.
Standard taxis take 4. You need to ask for a 'taxi grande' or 'monovolume'.
In big cities, many speak basic English, but knowing 'prendere un taxi' phrases helps!
Frases relacionadas
chiamare un taxi
similarTo call a taxi (usually by phone)
andare in taxi
similarTo go by taxi
scendere dal taxi
contrastTo get out of the taxi
tassista
builds onTaxi driver
corsa in taxi
specialized formA taxi ride/fare
