10 essential Italian phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate your Italian journey with ease! Learn 10 key phrases for confidently hailing and riding in taxis.
When exploring Italy, taxis are a convenient way to get around, especially for reaching hotels, attractions, or the airport. Knowing a few basic phrases can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. This phrase pack will equip you with the essentials, from hailing a cab to confirming your destination and paying the fare. Impress your driver and arrive at your destination with confidence!
What this lesson covers
Core Italian words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Taxi!TAHK-seeTaxi!
- Vorrei prendere un taxi.vor-RAY prend-EH-reh oon TAHK-seeI would like to take a taxi.
- Portami a questo indirizzo, per favore.POR-tah-mee ah KWES-toh een-dee-REET-soh, pehr fah-VOH-rehTake me to this address, please.
- Quanto costa andare a [destination]?KWAHN-toh COS-tah AN-dah-reh ah [destination]?How much does it cost to go to [destination]?
- Può andare più veloce?pwOH an-DAH-reh pyoo VEH-loh-cheh?Can you go faster?
- Mi può aspettare un attimo?mee pwOH ahs-pet-TAH-reh oon AT-tee-moh?Can you wait for me a moment?
- Scenda qui, grazie.SHEN-dah kwee, GRAHT-see-ehStop here, thank you.
- A che ora apre/chiude?ah keh OH-rah AH-preh/KYOO-deh?What time does it open/close?
- Posso pagare con la carta?POS-soh pah-GAH-reh kohn lah CART-ah?Can I pay by card?
- Tenga il resto.TEN-gah eel RES-tohKeep the change.
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