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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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | ¿Miramos la sección deli ya que estamos aquí? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Se está haciendo tarde, ¿nos iremos enseguida? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | ¿Compramos una botella de Chardonnay? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | ¿Quieren que les traiga algo? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | He cogido el grande, ¿cogemos unos tomates? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | ¿Quiere un paquete de 10 o de 20, señor? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | ¡Yo creo que sí puedo! ¿Por qué no intentas ayudarme un poco? |
| 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 have anything as a starter? | ¿Le gustaría pedir algo como entrada? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | ¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | ¿Quieres un pollo entero o quieres alguna pieza? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | ¿Quieren que les pida algo más a las dos? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | ¿Por qué no usas tu propio teléfono? |
