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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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like to sit by the window? | ¿Te gustaría sentarte al lado de la ventana? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | ¿Deberíamos llamarles para hacer citas para el sábado? |
| 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. |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | ¿Miramos la sección deli ya que estamos aquí? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Mientras estamos aquí, ¿cogemos las bebidas también? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | ¿Quieren que les traiga algo? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | ¿O te preparo algo? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | ¿Quiere un paquete de 10 o de 20, señor? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | ¡Yo creo que sí puedo! ¿Por qué no intentas ayudarme un poco? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | No está nada mal, ¿deberíamos entonces empezar a buscar algunas casas? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Hay 3 tipos de parmesano, ¿cuál quieres que escoja? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | ¿Qué te gustaría que cocinara para ti? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | ¿Les gustaría sentarse dentro o fuera? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | ¿Quieres muslos o patas, entonces? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | ¡¿No crees que un aumento del 50% es demasiado?! |
| Shall we get the grated one? | ¿Escogemos el rallado? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
