taxi
/ˈtak.si/
The English phrase 'taxis' is translated into Italian as taxi.
If you are speaking to a driver and wish to indicate your destination, you can use the phrase portami a to mean 'Take me to…'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word taxi is invariant in the plural. It does not change its form when adding a number.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈtak.si/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, you cannot hail a taxi by waving your hand on the street in most cities. You must go to a designated parcheggio taxi or call one via a phone app.
- In some Italian cities, the cost of a taxi is determined by a fixed tariff based on the destination rather than just the meter.
- If you are looking for a taxi stand, look for the sign fermata taxi rather than searching for the word taxi alone.
Examples in context
- Noi vogliamo due taxi.We want two taxis.Tatoeba #7911900 by Guybrush88, translation #7845690 by sharris123
- Non essendoci taxi, dovetti camminare.There being no taxis, I had to walk.Tatoeba #3557709 by Guybrush88, translation #40983 by magnificentgoddess
- Se non ci sono taxi, dovremo andare a piedi.If there are no taxis, we'll have to walk.Tatoeba #2373563 by Guybrush88, translation #40980 by Swift
- Vorrei prendere un taxi, per favore.I would like to take a taxi, please.
- Può chiamarmi un taxi?Can you call a taxi for me?
- Dove posso trovare un taxi?Where can I find a taxi?
- Vado a prendermi un taxi.I'm going to take a taxi.
- Preferisco usare il taxi invece dell'autobus.I prefer to take a taxi instead of the bus.
- Sto cercando di prendere un taxi per andare all'aeroporto.I'm trying to take a taxi to go to the airport.
- Per favore, portami a Piazza Navona.Please, take me to Piazza Navona.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are standing outside a restaurant.
- AlessandroSofia, ci sono molti taxi qui davanti.Sofia, there are many taxis here in front.
- SofiaSperiamo di trovarne uno libero velocemente.I hope we find a free one quickly.
- AlessandroGuarda, quei taxi stanno arrivando ora.Look, those taxis are arriving now.
- SofiaPerfetto, chiamiamone uno subito.Perfect, let's call one immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taxi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
