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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | Vuoi fare a metà di ognuno? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, perché non vai fuori a riprendere Pogo in giardino. |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Sì, grazie, vorrei ordinare metà anatra con pancake. |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi uscire per colazione? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Prima di iniziare, vuoi che metto un po’ di musica? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Controlliamo prima se hanno quel riso molto speciale? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Ok, ci piacerebbe sedere fuori. |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Vuoi che ti prenda qualcos'altro? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Che cosa vorresti che ti preparassi? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Cosa ti preoccupa? Perché non lo facciamo e basta? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Vuoi un po’ di insalata Cate? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Vorresti che ti portassi fuori a cena? |
