So my spanish teacher was telling us that calling a cab in mexico is different from calling a cab in Spain and that calling a cab in spain "the word or words they use" are very offensive if you were to call a cab like that in Mexico. Anyone know how to call a cab in either place?
2007-09-23 10:32:39 · 9 answers · asked by ok 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The obscure word here is "coger".
And it has become like a taboo for Spanish students because IGNORANT people have made them think that.
It is true, "coger" can be THAT word, yes. But Mexicans DON'T always use it that way. they also use it the normal, "innocent" way they use it in Spain.
So you can come to Mexico and use the damn word "COGER" a thousdand times and nobody will tell you anything nor will take you for a bad person.
Honestly, doesn't English speakers say "cock"? What does that mean? Would you be upset or sad or surprised if i use that word if i meet your parents? Of course, all depends on HOW I use it in ta sentence.
EDIT: the word that was censored was this:
co.ck: the adult male of the domestic fowl.
Do you see what I mean?
If your teacher says it is a bad word, it is because HE can't separate it from its nasty usage. But Mexicans can. So... he doesn't know much about Mexicans (and if he is Mexican... he is just ignorant).
2007-09-23 12:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by kamelåså 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not calling the cab that would be offensive to Mexicans it is the word for or catching a cab.
The correct Spanish word for "to hold" or "to grab" is COGER. That is the verb that is commonly used in Mexico as a vulgar expression of coitus.
Spaniards would say: Voy a coger un taxi.
Mexicans: Voy a conseguir un taxi or voy a tomar (take literally)
Spaniards: Cogeme fuerte- hold me tight
Mexicans: also say cogeme fuerte, but it means Do "that" to me hard!
Spaniards: Coge el lápiz- hold the pencil or grab the pencil
Mexicans: Agarra el lápiz
Spaniards: Te cojo en la esquina -I'll pick you up on the corner
Mexicans Te levanto ( or te recojo) en la esquina.
Actually Mexicans who truly know their language are not offended by the peninsular use of coger, although they truly are amused by it.
Some of my American friends who learned Mexican Spanish before going to Spain enjoy saying things , in English, such as I am going to f*** a taxi.
2007-09-23 12:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to say anything. In fact, in Mexico, cabs
are more widely used than the buses; mainly because
they're more efficient--and will take you where ever you
need to go. The buses there are a joke!
I've never been to Spain, though. Siento. (Sorry.)
But, one thing you can do, if you want a cab in either
place, is just lift your arm and shout "Por favor, Senor!"
(That means "Please, Sir!" Pronounced "Poor fah-
bore.")
Mexicans do say very offensive things, though. That
may be because Mexico is a very impoverished
country; Spain is not.
2007-09-23 10:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Pete K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Spain you would commonly say: "coger un taxi" (to take a cab). However, In Mexico, the verb "coger" is slang for f---. So you should say "tomar un taxi".
2007-09-23 11:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes but your teacher is a bad teacher for say "Mexico" not is only in mexico is in others countrys too...
Take a taxi... Coger un taxi...
The right form in El Salvador is: Tomar un taxi...
Coger is very ofensive is the same that: f-u-c-k but is take in English..
2007-09-23 11:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Haven't really considered this
2016-09-20 21:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well from what I know and have always heard... and my family is Spaniard... it's "el taxi"
2007-09-23 10:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by s!mply ♥ ad0rabl3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
put your hand up and yell taxi
no m/f -ing
2007-09-23 10:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by Daynegerros 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well, it depends..
2016-08-14 23:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋