El taxi
Example: El taxi va arribar a l'aeroport just a temps per al vol.
Definition
"El taxi" refers to a car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment, typically hailed or pre-booked. It is a common mode of travel, especially useful for reaching destinations like airports promptly and conveniently.
Etymology
The term "el taxi" comes from the English word 'taxi,' which is short for 'taxicab.' 'Taxicab' itself is derived from the combination of 'taximeter,' a device to measure fare, and 'cabriolet,' a type of horse-drawn carriage. Did you know that the word 'taximeter' comes from the French 'taximètre,' combining 'taxe' (tax or charge) and 'mètre' (meter)?
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"El taxi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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