Italiano
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 to get some cashback? | Desidera un po’ di cashback? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Già che siamo qui, prendiamo anche da bere? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Usiamo la cassa fai da te? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Potrebbe essere un segno, perché non… |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | Ne ho preso uno grande, prendiamo dei pomodori? |
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Volete qualcosa come antipasto? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
