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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 | |
|---|---|
| Which one would you like? | ¿Cuál quieres? |
| 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? |
| Would you like anything? | ¿Quieren algo? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | ¿Quieres una ensalada, Cate? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | ¿Le gustaría pedir algo como entrada? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | ¿Intentamos un truco, entonces? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Antes de que empecemos, ¿te gustaría que pusiera música? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | ¿Le gustaría conseguir una devolución de dinero? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | ¿No quiere que haga la caminata lunar también? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | ¿Quieres muslos o patas, entonces? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Hay 3 tipos de parmesano, ¿cuál quieres que escoja? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | ¿Vamos a fumar afuera? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | ¿Quieres alguna pastilla para el dolor de cabeza? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Vale, nos gustaría sentarnos fuera. |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | ¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | ¿Quieren que les traiga algo? |
