taxista
/taɡˈsista/
The English phrase "cab driver" is translated into Spanish as taxista.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "cab drivers" in the plural, use taxistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɡˈsista/
Did you know?
- In Cuba, a taxista may drive a classic American car from the 1950s, which are preserved as cultural icons and primary means of transport.
- In certain Latin American countries, a taxista may operate a colectivo, a shared taxi that follows a fixed route like a bus.
- In Spanish, the suffix -ista is gender-neutral. You use el taxista for a man and la taxista for a woman without changing the ending of the word.
Examples in context
- Tom le dio propina al taxista.Tom tipped the cab driver.This sentence shows how to use taxista when talking about giving a tip.Tatoeba #1278906 by marcelostockle, translation #1141114 by CK
- ¿Has trabajado de taxista en Alemania?Did you work as a cab driver in Germany?This sentence uses taxista to ask about someone's previous occupation.Tatoeba #2754748 by Shishir, translation #1763323 by Amastan
- José es uno de los sospechosos de asesinar a un taxista en Río de Janeiro.Jose is one of the suspects of murdering a cab driver in Rio de Janeiro.This sentence uses taxista in a context involving a suspect.Tatoeba #1402577 by hayastan, translation #1402657 by marcelostockle
- Disculpe, ¿puede llamar a un taxista por favor?Excuse me, can you call a cab for me?
- Oye, ¿puedes recomendarme un buen taxista de la zona?Hey, can you recommend a good cab driver in the area?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are waiting for a ride at the airport.
- María¿Dónde está el taxista?Where is the cab driver?
- DanielEl taxista está esperando en la puerta.The cab driver is waiting at the door.
- MaríaEspero que el taxista sea amable.I hope the cab driver is nice.
- DanielNo te preocupes, María.Don't worry, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taxista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
