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"Taxi" in Portuguese: táxi
o táxi
Taxi in Portuguese is o táxi, with an accent on á. In Brazilian cities people still say pegar um táxi, though many rides now go through apps. The driver is o taxista.
Leaving the airport
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How to pronounce táxi
Say it
TAH-kshee
/ˈtak.si/
TAH-kshee. Stress the first syllable; the accent on á marks it.
"Taxi" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o táxi | the taxi Standard word in Brazil and Portugal. | Standard word in Brazil and Portugal. |
| pegar um táxi | to take / hail a taxi Everyday movement phrase. | Everyday movement phrase. |
| o taxista | the taxi driver Person behind the wheel. | Person behind the wheel. |
| ponto de táxi | taxi stand Where cabs wait in a line. | Where cabs wait in a line. |
How to use táxi in real life
- 1Leaving the airport
Vamos pegar um táxi até o hotel.
Let's take a taxi to the hotel.
Pegar um táxi is the natural verb pair.
- 2On the street
Aquele táxi amarelo está livre?
Is that yellow taxi free?
In some cities taxis are still painted yellow.
- 3Splitting the fare
O táxi deu quarenta reais no total.
The taxi came to forty reais in total.
Talk about the bill with o táxi as the ride.
Mistakes English speakers make with táxi
Incorrect: o taxi (no accent)
Correct: o táxi
Portuguese spelling needs the accent: táxi.
Incorrect: Eu taxi para casa.
Correct: Eu vou de táxi para casa.
Táxi is a noun. Use ir de táxi or pegar um táxi.
Good to know
In big Brazilian cities, app cars often replace street hails, but táxi remains the word everyone understands. At airports, official táxi lines are safer than random offers; ask for the meter (o taxímetro) or a fixed airport rate before you load bags.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking a hotel concierge for a cab
ChatPal
Você quer que eu chame um táxi agora?
Do you want me to call a taxi now?
You
Sim, por favor. Um táxi para a rodoviária.
Yes, please. A taxi to the bus station.
ChatPal
Pronto. O táxi chega em três minutos na porta.
Done. The taxi arrives at the door in three minutes.
You
Ótimo. Eu já desço com as malas.
Great. I'll go down with the bags now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Taxi" in Portuguese
How do I say I'm going by taxi?
Vou de táxi. That de marks the means of transport.
Do Brazilians still use street taxis?
Yes, especially at airports and stands, though apps are very common in large cities.
What is a taxista?
The taxi driver. Você pode pedir para o taxista parar aqui.
Is spelling taxi without an accent okay?
People will understand, but the correct Portuguese form is táxi.
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