Essential
English
Taxi!
Translation
¡Taxi!
TAHK-see
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Destination Guide
Mexico City — Getting a Taxi
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Master the essential Spanish phrases for getting a taxi in Mexico City. From greeting to farewell.
8 phrases
Essential
English
To this address, please.
Translation
A esta dirección, por favor.
ah ES-tah dee-rek-SYOHN, por fah-VOR
Essential
English
To the airport, please.
Translation
Al aeropuerto, por favor.
ahl ah-eh-roh-PWER-toh, por fah-VOR
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English
How much is it?
Translation
¿Cuánto cuesta?
KWAHN-toh KWES-tah
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English
Stop here, please.
Translation
Pare aquí, por favor.
PAH-reh ah-KEE, por fah-VOR
English
Use the meter, please.
Translation
Use el taxímetro, por favor.
OO-seh el tahk-SEE-meh-troh, por fah-VOR
Cultural note
Always insist on the meter, or agree on a fare before getting in.
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Is it far?
Translation
¿Está lejos?
es-TAH LEH-hohs
English
I'm in a hurry.
Translation
Tengo prisa.
TEN-goh PREE-sah
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Voyager's Tip
Use 'usted' with strangers and anyone older; 'tú' is for friends and peers.