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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 | |
|---|---|
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | De todos modos, ¿les gustaría que le trajera la carta de vinos? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Debe ser una señal, ¿por qué no... |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Hay 3 tipos de parmesano, ¿cuál quieres que escoja? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Se está haciendo tarde, ¿nos iremos enseguida? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | ¿O te gustaría compartir la mitad de cada una? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, ¿por qué no le pedimos a Rocco que nos consiga un vino? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, por qué no vas y recoges a Pogo del jardín. |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | ¿Le gustaría pedir algo como entrada? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | ¿Qué es lo que te preocupa? ¿Por qué no simplemente lo hacemos y ya? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | ¿Quieren que les traiga algo? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | ¿Compramos una botella de Chardonnay? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | ¿Intentamos un truco, entonces? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | ¿Quieren que les pida algo más a las dos? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Vale, ¿vamos a Tesco entonces? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Vale, ¿nos encontramos en la estación a las cinco? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | ¿O te preparo algo? |
