Taxista (en. Taxi driver)

/tak'sista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Driver of a passenger transport vehicle that operates based on fares.
The taxi driver took me to the airport in ten minutes.
El taxista me llevó al aeropuerto en diez minutos.
Person who works in taxi service, generally independently or for a company.
Taxi drivers usually have flexible schedules.
Los taxistas suelen tener horarios flexibles.

Etymology

From English 'taxi' and the suffix '-ista' indicating profession.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get in the taxi
Entering a taxi.
subir al taxi
get out of the taxi
Exiting a taxi.
bajar del taxi
take the fare
Performing a taxi service from one point to another.
hacer la carrera

Related Words

taxi
Vehicle intended for passenger transport.
taxi
fare
Price charged for taxi service.
tarifa
driver
Person who drives a vehicle, not necessarily a taxi.
chofer

Slang Meanings

Taxi driver who uses shortcuts to get there faster.
That taxi driver is a shortcut-taker, he always takes me the shortest way.
Ese taxista es un atajista, siempre me lleva por el camino más corto.
Taxi driver who works during nighttime hours.
The nighttime driver is the taxi driver who picks up passengers at night.
El nocturno es el taxista que recoge pasajeros de noche.