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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Non è male, iniziamo a guardare qualche casa, allora? |
| 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 to sit by the window? | Vuoi sederti vicino alla finestra? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi che ti porti la lista dei vini? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Vuoi un pollo intero, o lo vuoi a pezzi? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Possiamo provare un trucco, allora? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Vuoi che ti prenda qualcos'altro? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Già che siamo qui, prendiamo anche da bere? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | Volete qualcosa come antipasto? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Sì, grazie, vorrei ordinare metà anatra con pancake. |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
