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 | |
|---|---|
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| 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. |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Possiamo provare un trucco, allora? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Controlliamo prima se hanno quel riso molto speciale? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| 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? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| 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 moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi che ti porti la lista dei vini? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Perché non usi il tuo telefono? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
