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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| 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. |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Potrebbe essere un segno, perché non… |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Ci sono 3 tipi di parmigiano, quale vuoi che prenda? |
| 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? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Ok, ci vediamo alla stazione alle cinque? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Che cosa vorresti che ti preparassi? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Perché non usi il tuo telefono? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | Vorresti che ti portassi fuori a cena? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | Ne ho preso uno grande, prendiamo dei pomodori? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
