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 | |
|---|---|
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Por que você não usa seu próprio telefone? |
| Which one would you like? | Qual prefere? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, por que você não pode a Rocco para ir pegar vinho para nós? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Temos um avental, por que não o usa? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Certo, combinamos na estação às cinco? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Gostaria de algo para entrada? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Quer levar coxas ou pernas, então? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | O senhor quer uma embalagem de 10 ou 20 cigarros? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Querem que eu peça alguma coisa para vocês as duas? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Também quer que faça o moonwalk? |
| 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. |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Está a ficar tarde, não devemos ir daqui a nada? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Sim senhor, o que você gostaria de pedir? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Não devemos primeiro ver se eles têm esse arroz tão especial? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Vamos fumar lá fora? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, estavamos prestes a pedir umas bebidas, você quer alguma coisa? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Ou devo preparar algo para você? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Vamos pedir uma garrafa de Chardonnay? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Você quer salada Cate? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | De qualquer forma, quer que eu traga a carta de vinhos para você? |
