Taxis in spanish
pronunciation: tɑksis part of speech: noun
taxi1 = taxi.
Example: There are a number of options for reaching the Conference Centre, including underground train, bus and taxi.more:
» catch + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades son catch a taxi o catch a cab o catch a taxi cab]
Example: The traffic is horrendous, walking is impossible, and catching a taxi is not something that can be done without significant planning.» flag down + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = parar a un taxi. [Las posibilidades son flag down a taxi/flag a taxi down o flag down a cab/flag a cab down o flag down a taxi cab/flag a taxi cab down]
Example: To flag down a taxi, you just need to stick your arm out when the taxi is approaching and they will stop in a suitable place.» get + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades son get a taxi o get a cab o get a taxi cab]
Example: Unless you can get a lift from someone you know, getting a taxi will be the safest way of getting home.» grab + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi. [as tres posibilidades son grab a taxi o grab a cab o grab a taxi cab]
Example: When you arrive at the bus station you can either walk to the hostel or grab a taxi.» hail + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = parar a un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades on hail a taxi o hail a cab o hail a taxi cab]
Example: For your night out on the town get picked up and dropped off at your home or hotel and enjoy an evening worry free of driving, parking or hailing a cab.» hop in(to) + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi, subirse a un taxi, montarse en un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades son hop in(to) a taxi o hop in(to) a cab o hop in(to) a taxi cab]
Example: You might find it cheaper and more adventurous to hop in a taxi and head to places you really want to see rather than the places the cruise lines want to take you.» jump in(to) + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi, subirse a un taxi, montarse en un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades son jump in(to) a taxi o jump in(to) a cab o jump in(to) a taxi cab]
Example: I jumped in a taxi and sat anxiously as we made our way to the embassy.» take + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = coger un taxi, tomar un taxi. [Las tres posibilidades son take a taxi o take a cab o take a taxi cab]
Example: Before you travel somewhere try to get an idea from fellow travelers about the cost of taking taxis in a particular city.» taxi cab = taxi.
Example: On a happier note, I was chewing the cud in a taxi cab on the way to work this morning when suddently a well-dressed old man wiggled his hand at me.» taxi driver = taxista, conductor de taxi.
Example: Some people would say that taxi drivers are the worst drivers on the road and that they think they own the roads.» taxi lane = carril taxi.
Example: Luckily there are exclusive bus/taxi lanes to help speed your journey.» taxi rank = parada de taxis.
Example: A railway station and covered walkway connect the SECC with the public transport network of Glasgow, as do several nearby bus stops and taxi ranks.» taxiway = pista de rodaje, calle de rodaje, pista de rodadura, calle de rodadura.
Example: The landing this morning was on a de-iced runway, but the taxiways and ramp surfaces were covered with thin sheets of ice.» wave down + a taxi/cab/taxi cab = parar a un taxi.
Example: The feeling of cold rain drops in the thick humid air felt good, so we opted out of waving down a taxi and continued our walk.