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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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Vale, ¿nos encontramos en la estación a las cinco? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Mientras estamos aquí, ¿cogemos las bebidas también? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
| 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 any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
| 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? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | ¿Quieres una ensalada, Cate? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | He cogido el grande, ¿cogemos unos tomates? |
| 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... |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Vale, nos gustaría sentarnos fuera. |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | ¿Te gustaría que te llevara a cenar? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Perfecto, ¿entonces reservamos una mesa para las ocho y media? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | ¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | ¿Deberíamos mover tu escritorio otra vez cerca de la ventana? |
