coger un taxi

Take a taxi

The Spanish phrase 'coger un taxi' translates to 'take a taxi' in English. This phrase is used when someone needs to travel somewhere by taxi. It is a common phrase in Spain, although in some parts of Latin America, the verb 'tomar' is used instead of 'coger'. To give some usage examples - if you are running late for a meeting, you may decide to 'coger un taxi'. Or, if you have lots of luggage and the bus is too inconvenient, you could 'coger un taxi' to the airport.

Example sentences using: coger un taxi

Voy a coger un taxi para ir al aeropuerto.

I am going to take a taxi to go to the airport.

This is a phrase in future tense illustrating how one can refer to a planned action, in this case taking a taxi.

Por favor coger un taxi, estoy en apuros.

Please take a taxi, I am in trouble.

This sentence is a command or request, where 'por favor' is added to make the instruction more polite.

Mis padres me dijeron que debería coger un taxi en lugar de caminar.

My parents told me I should take a taxi instead of walking.

This is a sentence in the past tense, depicting an advice or suggestion given by someone.