¿Puede llamar un taxi?
When to use
Use this phrase when you need transportation and want the hotel reception to call a taxi for you.
How it works
This question uses 'poder' (can/to be able to) in the 'usted' form, followed by the infinitive 'llamar' (to call) and the direct object 'un taxi'.
- ¿Puede: Can you? (verb 'poder' conjugated for 'usted')
- llamar: to call (infinitive verb)
- un taxi: a taxi (direct object noun phrase)
Register
This is a polite and standard request when asking hotel staff for assistance.
Address
The verb 'Puede' is conjugated for 'usted' (formal you), indicating a polite request to the hotel staff. If addressing someone informally ('tú'), you would use '¿Puedes llamar un taxi?'.
Notes
Front desk travel help. Neutral everyday wording.