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"I need a taxi" in Spanish: necesito un taxi

necesito un taxi

Say it: neh-seh-SEE-toh oon TAHK-seephrase/ne.se.ˈsi.to ˈun ˈta.ksi/

I need a taxi is necesito un taxi. It is direct. Soften with Necesito un taxi, por favor.

Hotel lobby

Necesito un taxi, por favor.
I need a taxi, please.
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How to pronounce necesito un taxi

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neh-seh-SEE-toh oon TAHK-see

/ne.se.ˈsi.to ˈun ˈta.ksi/

neh-seh-SEE-toh oon TAHK-see. Stress SEE and TAHK.

"I need a taxi" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
necesito un taxiI need a taxi

Default ask.

Necesito un taxi, por favorI need a taxi, please

Polite.

¿Me puede llamar un taxi?Can you call a taxi for me?

Hotel help.

Necesito un taxi al aeropuertoI need a taxi to the airport

Adds destination.

How to use necesito un taxi in real life

  1. 1Hotel lobby

    Necesito un taxi, por favor.

    I need a taxi, please.

    Front-desk ask.

  2. 2Late night

    Necesito un taxi ahora.

    I need a taxi now.

    Urgent timing.

  3. 3Airport exit

    Necesito un taxi al centro.

    I need a taxi downtown.

    Names destination.

Mistakes English speakers make with necesito un taxi

Incorrect: Necesito una taxi.

Correct: Necesito un taxi.

Taxi is masculine: un taxi.

Incorrect: Necesito un taxi para vosotros.

Correct: Necesito un taxi.

Skip vosotros; keep necesito un taxi.

Good to know

Necesito un taxi is understood everywhere. Hotels often call one after you say it.

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Asking the hotel for a taxi

  1. ChatPal

    Buenos días. ¿En qué le ayudo?

    Good morning. How can I help you?

  2. You

    Necesito un taxi al aeropuerto.

    I need a taxi to the airport.

  3. ChatPal

    En cinco minutos lo llamo.

    I'll call one in five minutes.

  4. You

    Gracias. Necesito un taxi pronto.

    Thanks. I need a taxi soon.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I need a taxi" in Spanish

How do you say I need a taxi?

Necesito un taxi.

Gender of taxi?

Masculine: un taxi.

Polite form?

Necesito un taxi, por favor.

Pronounce taxi?

TAHK-see.

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