Italiano
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
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Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Vorresti che ti portassi fuori a cena? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Che cosa vorresti che ti preparassi? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Già che siamo qui, prendiamo anche da bere? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Non è male, iniziamo a guardare qualche casa, allora? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Potrebbe essere un segno, perché non… |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi uscire per colazione? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Perché non usi il tuo telefono? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | Desidera un pacchetto da 10 o 20 signore? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, perché non vai fuori a riprendere Pogo in giardino. |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Volete qualcosa come antipasto? |
