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 | |
|---|---|
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Enquanto aqui estamos, levamos também as bebidas? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Não acha que um aumento de 50% é demasiado!? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Sim, obrigada, gostaríamos de pedir meio pato com panquecas. |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Ou devo preparar algo para você? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, estavamos prestes a pedir umas bebidas, você quer alguma coisa? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Eu acho que consigo! Por que você não me ajuda um pouco? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Certo, gostaríamos de ficar lá fora. |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Isso não é mau, podemos começar a procurar casas, então? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Onde você quer ficar Cate? |
| 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 sit inside or outside? | Gostaria de ficar fora ou dentro do restaurante? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Recomendo que peça os mexilhões. |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Deve ser um sinal, por que você não... |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Também quer que faça o moonwalk? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Querem que eu vá pegar alguma coisa para vocês? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Querem que eu peça alguma coisa para vocês as duas? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Quer um comprimido para a dor de cabeça? |
| Would you like anything? | Querem alguma coisa? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Você quer salada Cate? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Você se importa que eu me junte a vocês? |
