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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Ok, ci vediamo alla stazione alle cinque? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Usiamo la cassa fai da te? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Non pensi che un aumento del 50% sia troppo!? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Potrebbe essere un segno, perché non… |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| 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. |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Diamo un’occhiata alla sezione gastronomia già che siamo qui? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | Desidera un pacchetto da 10 o 20 signore? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
