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 moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, stavamo per ordinare dei drink, vuoi qualcosa? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Vuoi un pollo intero, o lo vuoi a pezzi? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Che cosa vorresti che ti preparassi? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Ok, ci vediamo alla stazione alle cinque? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | Desidera un pacchetto da 10 o 20 signore? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Cosa ti preoccupa? Perché non lo facciamo e basta? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | Spostiamo di nuovo la tua scrivania vicino alla finestra? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Vorresti un po’ di cosce o sovraccosce allora? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, perché non vai fuori a riprendere Pogo in giardino. |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Non pensi che un aumento del 50% sia troppo!? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Volete qualcosa come antipasto? |
