táxi
/ˈtak.si/masculine
The Portuguese word for taxi is táxi.
A táxi is a vehicle available for public hire. When you want to express that you are traveling by taxi, use the preposition de before the noun, such as in the phrase de táxi.
Meaning: vehicle available for public hire (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, specifically in Rio de Janeiro, the term lotação is used informally to refer to shared taxis.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of táxi is táxis. The noun is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈtak.si/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese speakers often use the word corrida (which means 'race') to refer to a single taxi trip or fare.
- In Brazil, it is common for the driver of a táxi to keep a small 'curtain' or plastic divider between the front and back seats to prevent passengers from leaning forward while the vehicle is moving.
- In Portugal, it is culturally common to negotiate the price of a táxi ride before starting the journey if the driver is not using a meter.
Examples in context
- Eu saí do táxi.I got out of the taxi.This sentence shows how to use táxi when describing getting out of the vehicle.Tatoeba #1227796 by alexmarcelo, translation #254926 by CK
- Eu vou de táxi.I'll go by taxi.This sentence demonstrates the usage of the preposition de with táxi to mean traveling by it.Tatoeba #4709439 by carlosalberto, translation #2549527 by CK
- Tu pagas o táxi?Are you paying for the taxi?This sentence shows how to use táxi when discussing payment.Tatoeba #9061336 by carlosalberto, translation #9061330 by carlosalberto
- Com licença, você poderia chamar um táxi, por favor?Excuse me, could you please call a taxi?
- Quanto custa um táxi para o aeroporto?How much does a taxi to the airport cost?
- Você poderia me levar para este endereço, por favor?Could you please take me to this address?
- Por favor, você pode ligar o taxímetro?Please, can you turn on the meter?
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are standing outside a restaurant.
- FelipeVocê quer chamar um táxi?Do you want to call a taxi?
- MarianaSim, eu não quero andar.Yes, I don't want to walk.
- FelipeVou pedir o táxi agora.I will order the taxi now.
- MarianaObrigada, Felipe!Thank you, Felipe!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taxi” translations and entries táxi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
