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10 essential Portuguese phrases for taking a taxi

Navigate your taxi rides like a local with these crucial Portuguese phrases.

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Getting around a new city is often easiest by taxi. Knowing a few key phrases can make your journey smoother and less stressful. Whether you need to hail a cab, state your destination, or ask for the fare, these expressions will help you communicate effectively with your driver.

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Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.

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Quanto custa até lá?

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Um táxi, por favor.
oom TAHK-see poor fah-VOR
A taxi, please.
Para o aeroporto, por favor.
PAH-rah oo ah-eh-roh-POR-too, poor fah-VOR
To the airport, please.
Para este endereço.
PAH-rah EHSH-chee ee-deh-REH-soo
To this address.
Pode parar aqui?
POH-dee pah-RAHR ah-KEE
Can you stop here?
Quanto custa até lá?
KWAHN-too KOOS-tah ah-TEH LAH
How much does it cost to get there?
Pode ligar o taxímetro?
POH-dee lee-GAHR oo tahk-SEE-meh-troo
Can you turn on the meter?
Pode esperar um pouco?
POH-dee peh-SHPAHR oom POH-koo
Can you wait a little?
Me deixe aqui, por favor.
meh DEH-shee ah-KEE, poor fah-VOR
Drop me off here, please.
Tenho pressa.
TEHN-yoo PREH-sah
I'm in a hurry.
Obrigado(a).
oh-bree-GAH-doo (dah)
Thank you. (male/female speaker)

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