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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 | |
|---|---|
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | De todos modos, ¿les gustaría que le trajera la carta de vinos? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Tenemos un delantal, ¿por qué no te lo pones? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | ¿Usamos la caja de autoservicio? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | ¿Quieres muslos o patas, entonces? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Debe ser una señal, ¿por qué no... |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | ¿Qué te gustaría que cocinara para ti? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Vale, nos gustaría sentarnos fuera. |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Sí, muchas gracias, quisiéramos ordenar medio pato con tortitas. |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | ¿Qué es lo que te preocupa? ¿Por qué no simplemente lo hacemos y ya? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, ¿por qué no le pedimos a Rocco que nos consiga un vino? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Mientras estamos aquí, ¿cogemos las bebidas también? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Vale, ¿vamos a Tesco entonces? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Ehm, iba a preguntarte si te gustaría venir a Brighton conmigo mañana. |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ¿Donde te gustaría sentarte, Cate? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, estabamos a punto de pedir algunos tragos, ¿quieres algo? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | ¿Te gustaría sentarte al lado de la ventana? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
