Necesito llamar a un taxi.

Question

Why there is "a" here? why not llamar un taxi?

Answer 1

If you are trying to say I need to call a taxi, you don't need the 'a'. But if you say 'I need to call for a taxi' then you would leave the 'a' in. That's just how I see it, I'm not sure though.

Welcome to SpanishDict. - rac1, Oct 17, 2014

Answer 2

I agree the "a" is not needed.

Answer 3

I agree with jgress13 on this.

If you want to call a taxi a "green and white car" (give it a name), the a is not necessary, ie: Voy a llamar el taxi "coche verde y blanco" pues me suena bien el nombre.

If you want to phone for a taxi, the a is necessary, ie: Voy a llamar a un taxi.

What do you mean? Are taxis a special colour? - annierats, Oct 17, 2014

Of course - 005faa61, Oct 17, 2014

Yes they can be--in DF. I do agree with Julian here. - pacofinkler, Oct 17, 2014

Answer 4

you need it for that sentence becaue your calling one to come and pick you up otherwise you don't need it