10 essential Spanish phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate your journey with confidence using essential Spanish phrases for taxi rides.
Getting around a Spanish-speaking city is much easier when you can confidently hail a taxi and communicate your destination. Whether you're arriving at the airport or heading out for a night on the town, these phrases will help you get where you need to go. This guide provides key expressions to make your taxi experience smooth and stress-free. From booking your ride to confirming your arrival, you'll be well-prepared to communicate with local drivers.
What this lesson covers
Core Spanish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- ¡Taxi!TAHK-seeTaxi!
- ¿Me puede tomar un taxi, por favor?meh PWEH-deh toh-MAHR oon TAHK-see, por fah-VORCan you get me a taxi, please?
- Quiero ir a...KYEH-roh eer ah...I want to go to...
- La dirección es...lah dee-rek-SYOHN es...The address is...
- ¿Cuánto cuesta hasta...? (aproximadamente)KWAHN-toh KWES-tah AH-stas... (ah-prok-see-MAH-dah-MEN-teh)How much does it cost to...? (approximately)
- Hágame el favor de ir por aquí.AH-gah-meh el fah-VOR deh eer por ah-KEEPlease go this way.
- Por favor, ¿puede ir más despacio?Por fah-VOR, PWEH-deh eer MAHS des-PAH-syohPlease, can you go slower?
- Por favor, ¿podemos parar aquí?Por fah-VOR, poh-DEH-mos pah-RAHR ah-KEEPlease, can we stop here?
- ¿Tiene cambio?TYEH-neh KAHM-byohDo you have change?
- Quédese con el cambio.KEH-deh-seh kohn el KAHM-byohKeep the change.
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