Portuguese · BeginnerTáxi, por favorTaxi, please

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to our Portuguese podcast.
Hello, Ana! Hello, listeners! How are you today?
I am doing very well and excited, Lucas!
Today we are going to talk about a common topic in the city.
True! Moving around the city can be easy or difficult.
Sometimes we are in a hurry for an important appointment.
In those moments, public transportation can take too long.
When time is short, a car helps a lot.
That is why our phrase of the day is essential.
What is today's phrase of the day, Ana?
Our phrase of the day is: Táxi, por favor.
Excellent phrase! Táxi, por favor saves our day.
Yes! We use this phrase when we need to leave quickly.
It is a practical way to go to work.
Or even a meeting with friends in the city center.
I use this phrase many times during the week.
Very good! Let us listen to our six phrases of today, in order.
Our first phrase is: Táxi, por favor.
The second phrase is the question: Está livre?
The third phrase gives the destination: Para o centro, por favor.
The fourth phrase indicates the spot: Pode parar aqui.
The fifth phrase asks the amount: Quanto deu a corrida?
And the sixth phrase is about the payment: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
These six phrases make a complete and easy trip.
With them, any beginner can take a taxi calmly.
Lucas, have you ever been in a situation like that on the street?
I remember a rainy afternoon in the city.
A rainy afternoon? Tell that story to us!
On Friday afternoon, the sky turned dark.
The weather in Brazil changes quickly in the afternoon.
I had an appointment with a friend near the museum.
And you were on foot on the street at that moment?
The bus stop was very crowded.
When it rains, everyone runs to the bus stop.
People waited a long time in line.
Waiting at the stop in the rain is very bad.
I looked at the watch and said: Táxi, por favor.
That was the best decision not to be late!
The watch showed four o'clock. The meeting was right after.
You wanted quick and direct transportation.
A yellow taxi stopped near the sidewalk.
What luck to find an available car so close!
I raised my hand, and the driver waved back.
Drivers pay close attention to people on the sidewalk.
I opened the door and asked: Está livre?
Was the back seat clean and comfortable?
It was very cool and away from the rain outside.
Getting into the car gives relief, even more in the rain.
I said to the driver: Para o centro, por favor.
You stated the destination with calmness and politeness.
The driver smiled and turned on the taximeter.
It is good when the driver confirms the route.
The car drove fast along the main avenue.
Was the main avenue clear at that hour?
Traffic moved without stops and the trip was smooth.
That way you managed to gain back all the lost time.
I saw the pretty square and said: Pode parar aqui.
The historic downtown square is very close to the museum.
The museum was on the other side of the street.
Alerting calmly helps stop safely.
I looked at the taximeter and asked: Quanto deu a corrida?
That is the right question at the end of the ride.
The driver looked at the display and said: Twenty-five reais.
Twenty-five reais! It was a very good price for the ride.
I took the money from the wallet and said: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
Did you have the right banknotes in the wallet?
I handed over a twenty note and a five note.
Paying with the exact amount helps with the change.
I gave thanks for the ride and stepped out of the car calmly.
And did you meet your friend at the agreed time?
I arrived five minutes before the agreed time!
How wonderful! That story shows very useful situations.
Yes! Now we are going to study these six phrases calmly.
That is right! Let us see every detail to practice speaking.
Let us start with our first phrase: Táxi, por favor.
This is our phrase of the day, widely used in Brazil.
It is a direct and polite way to ask for a car.
This phrase serves to ask for a taxi.
For example: I am late, táxi, por favor!
Exactly! At the hotel door: Um táxi, por favor.
In Brazil, people also say: I am going to call a car.
Both forms are very natural and easy.
Certainly! It is short and practical.
Certainly! Now let us move on to the second useful phrase: Está livre?
This phrase uses the verb estar with the word livre.
It serves to ask if the taxi can take you.
It is a quick question before getting into the car.
Example: I looked through the window and asked: Está livre?
The driver smiled and answered yes with pleasure.
This phrase confirms if the driver is available.
This way you know right away if you can make the trip.
Very well remembered! A simple and polite question.
Let us move to the third phrase: Para o centro, por favor.
This phrase indicates our destination to the driver.
We start with the word para and the name of the place.
Para o centro, para o hotel, para o aeroporto.
And we always end with the polite words: por favor.
Example: Good morning! Para o centro, por favor.
This politeness makes the conversation very good from the start.
The driver understands the place and follows the route.
You can exchange the word centro for any other place.
For example: Para a praia, por favor, or para o parque.
When we get close to the place, we use the fourth phrase: Pode parar aqui.
This phrase uses the verb poder with the verb parar.
It is a polite request for the driver to stop the car.
We can mention the exact place where we want to get off.
For example: Pode parar aqui na esquina, por favor.
Or also: Pode parar aqui perto da padaria amarela.
This helps the driver stop safely.
Example: I arrived at my destination, pode parar aqui.
A short, direct, and very polite phrase.
After stopping the car, comes the fifth phrase: Quanto deu a corrida?
In Brazil, people call a taxi ride corrida.
This word corrida means the taxi ride.
And the question quanto deu wants to know the final amount.
Example: The car stopped and I asked: Quanto deu a corrida?
The driver can answer with the number: It came to thirty reais.
Or else he points to the taximeter on the dashboard.
This question is common in all Brazilian cities.
It is the most natural way to ask the price.
And to pay the driver, we have the sixth phrase: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
This phrase uses the verb ir in the present.
It indicates an immediate payment action.
Em dinheiro means that we use banknotes and coins.
Example: I took two notes and said: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
To pay with card, you say: Vou pagar no cartão.
Or also: Aceita cartão de débito ou crédito?
Having small change in the wallet helps on short trips.
True! Small bill cash avoids change issues.
All these phrases work well in daily life.
How about practicing a complete conversation now, Lucas?
Good idea! Let us simulate a taxi ride in practice.
Let us do a practical conversation between passenger and driver.
Perfect! I will be the passenger and you the driver.
Agreed! You are on the sidewalk and need transportation.
I am in a hurry for a meeting. Táxi, por favor.
The yellow car stops nearby and opens the door.
I opened the door calmly and asked: Está livre?
Good morning, sir! Where are we going today?
Good morning! Para o centro, por favor.
Certainly! We will follow along the avenue because traffic is good.
Thank you very much! I need to arrive near the central square.
We have arrived at the central square. Where do you want to get off?
Right there in front of the bookstore. Pode parar aqui.
Done, I stopped the car near the sidewalk.
Thank you very much! Quanto deu a corrida?
The taximeter marked twenty reais, sir.
I took the note from the wallet and said: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
Here is your receipt. A good day to you!
Thank you very much for the peaceful trip! See you soon!
Excellent dialogue! It was a very natural and good conversation.
Connecting the phrases gives a lot of confidence to speak.
It was a great conversation practice for our listeners!
Now I want to see our listeners on the test.
Excellent! The time for our quick quiz has arrived!
In this test, I tell the situation and you answer.
I am ready and excited to answer each question.
Here comes situation number one.
You are in a hurry on the street, with no time for the bus. What do you say?
I say with certainty: Táxi, por favor.
Perfect answer! It is our phrase of the day to start the trip.
We now pass to situation number two.
The taxi stopped in front of you and opened the door. What did you do?
I ask politely: Está livre?
Very well! You got into the car and sat on the seat.
Now listen carefully to situation number three.
The driver asks where you want to go. What do you answer?
I speak with politeness: Para o centro, por favor.
Exactly! Stating the destination with clarity helps the driver.
Let us go directly to situation number four.
You arrived near your destination on the avenue. What do you say to the driver?
I point to the corner and say: Pode parar aqui.
Correct! That phrase indicates the exact moment to stop the car.
Here we have situation number five.
The car stopped and the trip ended. What do you ask about the amount?
I look at the driver and ask: Quanto deu a corrida?
Perfect! You ask the ride amount in a natural way.
And we end our test with situation number six.
The driver stated the amount, and you used paper banknotes. What do you say?
I take the banknotes and answer: Vou pagar em dinheiro.
Excellent! You completed the whole trip very well!
It was very fun to practice these six real situations.
You got all six situations right, Lucas!
It was very practical and useful for our day.
Now let us do our final review of today.
Let us review our six phrases one more time, in the right order.
Number one: Táxi, por favor.
Number two: Está livre?
Number three: Para o centro, por favor.

Key phrases

6 to keep
Táxi, por favorTáxi, por favor
Taxi, please
Táxi, por favor.Táxi, por favor.
Está livre?Está livre?
Are you free?
Olá! Está livre?Hello! Está livre?
Para o centro, por favorPara o centro, por favor
To downtown, please
Bom dia! Para o centro, por favor.Good morning! Para o centro, por favor.
Pode parar aquiPode parar aqui
You can stop here
A quarta frase avisa o local: Pode parar aqui.The fourth phrase indicates the spot: Pode parar aqui.
Quanto deu a corrida?Quanto deu a corrida?
How much did the ride come to?
O carro parou e perguntei: Quanto deu a corrida?The car stopped and I asked: Quanto deu a corrida?
Vou pagar em dinheiroVou pagar em dinheiro
I will pay in cash
Vou pagar em dinheiro.Vou pagar em dinheiro.

Sua vez

Your turn
falar em voz alta
Today's small task

Fale em voz alta: Táxi, por favor!Say out loud: Taxi, please!

cocoaTáxi, por favor
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