Can you call me a taxi, please?
Say 'PUÒ' with a rising tone on the accent. 'Chiamarmi' — stress the second syllable: 'chia-MAR-mi'.
Use at the hotel reception or concierge desk when you need a taxi. More reliable than hailing one on the street in many Italian cities.
'Può' is the third-person singular of 'potere' in the present tense, used as a polite request. 'Chiamarmi' combines 'chiamare' (to call) with 'mi' (me/for me). In Italy, taxis must be called by phone or found at designated ranks — they cannot legally be hailed arbitrarily.
Potrebbe chiamarmi un taxi?
Could you call me a taxi?
Conditional form, slightly more formal
Può prenotare un taxi per le otto?
Can you book a taxi for eight o'clock?
Adds a specific time
C'è un taxi disponibile adesso?
Is there a taxi available now?
Asks about availability rather than making a direct request
In Italy, official taxis are white and metered. The concierge will typically call the local radio taxi cooperative. Avoid unlicensed 'abusive' taxis, especially near tourist sites and airports.