O táxi
Example: O táxi chegou rápido para nos levar ao aeroporto.
Definition
"O táxi" refers to a car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment. It is typically hired for short trips, such as traveling quickly to the airport, as in the example phrase where "o táxi" arrived promptly to take passengers to their destination.
Etymology
The term "o táxi" comes from the French word 'taxi,' which is short for 'taximeter,' a device used to measure the fare based on distance traveled. The word was adopted into Portuguese reflecting the same meaning of a paid passenger vehicle. Did you know? The taximeter was invented in the early 20th century, revolutionizing how fares were calculated.
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