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 | |
|---|---|
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Potrebbe essere un segno, perché non… |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Vuoi che ti prenda qualcos'altro? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | Spostiamo di nuovo la tua scrivania vicino alla finestra? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | Cate, perché non vai fuori a riprendere Pogo in giardino. |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Cosa ti preoccupa? Perché non lo facciamo e basta? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Diamo un’occhiata alla sezione gastronomia già che siamo qui? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Ok, allora andiamo da Tesco? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Desidera un po’ di cashback? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Controlliamo prima se hanno quel riso molto speciale? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Vorresti che ti portassi fuori a cena? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
