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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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | De todos modos, ¿les gustaría que le trajera la carta de vinos? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Mientras estamos aquí, ¿cogemos las bebidas también? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | ¿O te gustaría compartir la mitad de cada una? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | ¿Deberíamos mover tu escritorio otra vez cerca de la ventana? |
| Which one would you like? | ¿Cuál quieres? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | ¿Qué te gustaría que cocinara para ti? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | ¿Quieren que les pida algo más a las dos? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Perfecto, ¿entonces reservamos una mesa para las ocho y media? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | ¿Te gustaría que te llevara a cenar? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | ¿Quieres un pollo entero o quieres alguna pieza? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | ¿Vamos a fumar afuera? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, por qué no vas y recoges a Pogo del jardín. |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, estabamos a punto de pedir algunos tragos, ¿quieres algo? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | ¿Intentamos un truco, entonces? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | ¿Quieren que les traiga algo? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
