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)
Examples sentences :
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 | |
|---|---|
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | Vuoi fare a metà di ognuno? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Non pensi che un aumento del 50% sia troppo!? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | Ne ho preso uno grande, prendiamo dei pomodori? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Prima di iniziare, vuoi che metto un po’ di musica? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Usiamo la cassa fai da te? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Desidera un po’ di cashback? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Vorresti un po’ di cosce o sovraccosce allora? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Vuoi un pollo intero, o lo vuoi a pezzi? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Ehm, volevo chiederti se ti andava di venire con me a Brighton domani. |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
