Tomando un Uber
Taking an Uber
Take an Uber across Mexico City and chat with the driver along the way.
Tap play to hear each line spoken with a real Mexican accent.
A white sedan pulls up. The driver rolls down the window.
¡Buenas tardes! ¿Es Sofía? Vamos a la Roma Norte, ¿verdad?
Good afternoon! Are you Sofía? We're going to Roma Norte, right?
Sí, así es. La dirección está en la app.
Yes, that's right. The address is in the app.
He glances at the GPS and then back at you.
Hay mucho tráfico en Insurgentes. ¿Está bien si me voy por Reforma?
There is a lot of traffic on Insurgentes. Is it okay if I go on Reforma?
Sí, por Reforma es mejor. Usted conoce el tráfico.
Yes, on Reforma is better. You know the traffic.
He merges into traffic and looks at you in the rearview mirror.
¿Y qué tal su día?
And how is your day going?
Muy bien, gracias. Voy a ver a un amigo para cenar.
Very well, thanks. I am going to see a friend for dinner.
He points to a charging cable on the centre console.
Si necesita cargar el celular, ahí está el cable. ¿Le subo al aire?
If you need to charge your phone, the cable is there. Do I turn up the AC?
Gracias, lo conecto. No tengo nada de batería.
Thank you, I'll plug it in. I don't have any battery left.
You're getting close. He slows down as you approach the corner.
Ya casi llegamos. ¿Dónde la dejo?
We're almost there. Where do I drop you off?
En la siguiente esquina, por favor. Ahí es más fácil.
On the next corner, please. There it is easier.
He stops the car and turns to face you.
Listo, aquí es. ¡Que tenga buena noche!
Here we are. Have a good night!
¡Muchas gracias! Cinco estrellas. ¡Maneje con cuidado!
Thank you very much! Five stars. Drive safe!
Key Vocabulary
Así es
That's right
Dirección
Address
Tráfico
Traffic
Mejor
Better / Instead
Voy a ver
I am going to see
Un amigo
A friend
Cargador
Charger
Batería
Battery
En la esquina
On the corner
Dejar
To drop off
Cinco estrellas
Five stars
Maneje con cuidado
Drive safe
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