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)
Examples sentences :
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 me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Vorresti un po’ di cosce o sovraccosce allora? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Usiamo la cassa fai da te? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Ehm, volevo chiederti se ti andava di venire con me a Brighton domani. |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Vuoi un po’ di insalata Cate? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, perché non vai fuori a riprendere Pogo in giardino. |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | Vuoi che ti accompagni a casa? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Volete qualcosa come antipasto? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Possiamo provare un trucco, allora? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Vorresti che ti portassi fuori a cena? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
