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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 | |
|---|---|
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | ¿O te preparo algo? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | ¿Usamos la caja de autoservicio? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Perfecto, ¿entonces reservamos una mesa para las ocho y media? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | ¿Qué te gustaría que cocinara para ti? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| 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 some salad, Cate? | ¿Quieres una ensalada, Cate? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Se está haciendo tarde, ¿nos iremos enseguida? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | ¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | ¿Deberíamos llamarles para hacer citas para el sábado? |
| 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? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | ¿O te gustaría compartir la mitad de cada una? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, estabamos a punto de pedir algunos tragos, ¿quieres algo? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| Which one would you like? | ¿Cuál quieres? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | ¿Compramos una botella de Chardonnay? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
