How to Say ‘The meter’ in Mexican Spanish
El taxímetro
💬 Usage Tip: Refers to the taxi device for calculating fare.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Meters ensure fare accuracy in most taxis.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
El
[el]
The
Definite article for specific singular nouns.
Encendí el taxímetro al comenzar el viaje.
I turned on the taximeter at the start of the trip.
taxímetro
[tahk-SEE-meh-troh]
Taximeter
A device in a taxi for calculating the fare based on the distance traveled and the waiting time.
El taxímetro estaba descompuesto.
The taximeter was broken.
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