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"I need a taxi" in Italian: ho bisogno di un taxi

ho bisogno di un taxi

Say it: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAHK-seephrase/o biˈzoɲ.ɲo di un ˈtak.si/

I need a taxi in Italian is ho bisogno di un taxi. Mi serve un taxi is a close alternative. Add subito if you need it right away.

Hotel desk

Buongiornoho bisogno di un taxi per la stazione.
Good morning—I need a taxi to the station.
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How to pronounce ho bisogno di un taxi

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oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAHK-see

/o biˈzoɲ.ɲo di un ˈtak.si/

Ho bisogno di un taxi: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAHK-see. Soft gn.

"I need a taxi" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
ho bisogno di un taxiI need a taxi

Clear request.

mi serve un taxiI need a taxi

Very common alternate.

chiama un taxicall a taxi

Asking someone else.

un taxi per l'aeroportoa taxi to the airport

Destination.

How to use ho bisogno di un taxi in real life

  1. 1Hotel desk

    Buongiornoho bisogno di un taxi per la stazione.

    Good morning—I need a taxi to the station.

    Full phrase + destination.

  2. 2Late night

    Ho bisogno di un taxi subito, per favore.

    I need a taxi right away, please.

    Urgency.

  3. 3Phone app fail

    L'app non va: ho bisogno di un taxi dal marciapiede.

    The app isn't working: I need a taxi from the curb.

    Practical backup.

Mistakes English speakers make with ho bisogno di un taxi

Incorrect: Ho bisogno un taxi.

Correct: Ho bisogno di un taxi.

Keep di after bisogno.

Incorrect: Bisogno di un taxi.

Correct: Ho bisogno di un taxi.

Need the verb ho.

Good to know

In big cities you may queue at a taxi stand or ask the hotel: ho bisogno di un taxi. Apps exist, but the spoken phrase still works at desks and bars. Confirm the fare style—meter vs fixed airport rates—before loading bags.

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Asking the concierge after a late train

  1. ChatPal

    Posso aiutarla?

    Can I help you?

  2. You

    ho bisogno di un taxi per l'hotel.

    Yes—I need a taxi to the hotel.

  3. ChatPal

    Subito. Vuole che chiami io?

    Right away. Want me to call?

  4. You

    Grazie: ho bisogno di un taxi con spazio per la valigia.

    Thanks: I need a taxi with room for the suitcase.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I need a taxi" in Italian

Exact phrase?

Ho bisogno di un taxi.

Alternative?

Mi serve un taxi.

Why di?

Bisogno di + noun.

Right away?

Ho bisogno di un taxi subito.

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