El taxi
Example: El taxi nos llevó rápidamente al aeropuerto para tomar el vuelo.
Definition
"El taxi" is a vehicle licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment, often used for short trips such as traveling quickly to the airport. It provides a convenient and direct means of transportation, especially when time is limited or public transit is unavailable.
Etymology
The word "el taxi" comes from the French word 'taxi,' which itself is a shortened form of 'taximeter,' referring to the meter that calculates the fare. This term was adopted into Spanish to describe similar vehicles used for passenger transport. Did you know? The taximeter was invented in the late 19th century to standardize fares and avoid disputes between drivers and passengers.
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"El taxi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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