Português
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
Examples sentences :
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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Gostaria de ficar fora ou dentro do restaurante? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Antes de a gente começar, gostaria que eu pusesse música a tocar? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Gostaria sacar algum dinheiro? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Querem que eu peça alguma coisa para vocês as duas? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Certo, vamos ao Tesco então? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Vamos para as caixas "self-service"? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Ligamos para eles para fazer marcações para sábado? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Gostariam de pedir uma salada ou acompanhamentos? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Certo, combinamos na estação às cinco? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Recomendo que peça os mexilhões. |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Seja como for, você gostaria de tomar o café da manhã fora? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Você quer salada Cate? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Vamos dar uma olhada na zona da charcutaria enquanto estamos aqui? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Você quer que eu o leve a jantar fora? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Quer um comprimido para a dor de cabeça? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Erm, eu ia perguntar se gostaria de ir amanhã comigo a Brighton. |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Temos um avental, por que não o usa? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Ou devo preparar algo para você? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Quer levar coxas ou pernas, então? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Deve ser um sinal, por que você não... |
