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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | ¿Les gustaría sentarse dentro o fuera? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Vale, nos gustaría sentarnos fuera. |
| 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? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | ¿Intentamos un truco, entonces? |
| 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 some thighs or drumsticks, then? | ¿Quieres muslos o patas, entonces? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | ¿Te gustaría sentarte al lado de la ventana? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Tenemos un delantal, ¿por qué no te lo pones? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | ¿Deberíamos llamarles para hacer citas para el sábado? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | ¿Miramos la sección deli ya que estamos aquí? |
| 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? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | ¿Escogemos el rallado? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | ¡¿No crees que un aumento del 50% es demasiado?! |
| Shall we smoke outside? | ¿Vamos a fumar afuera? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Vamos querido, ¿qué te gustaría para tomar? |
