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 a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | Vuoi che ti accompagni a casa? |
| 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 some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Vorresti un po’ di cosce o sovraccosce allora? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi uscire per colazione? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Non pensi che un aumento del 50% sia troppo!? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, stavamo per ordinare dei drink, vuoi qualcosa? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Ok, ci piacerebbe sedere fuori. |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Possiamo provare un trucco, allora? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
