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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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Perfecto, ¿entonces reservamos una mesa para las ocho y media? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | ¿Deberíamos mover tu escritorio otra vez cerca de la ventana? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Hay 3 tipos de parmesano, ¿cuál quieres que escoja? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Mientras estamos aquí, ¿cogemos las bebidas también? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | ¿Compramos una botella de Chardonnay? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | ¿Vamos a fumar afuera? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | ¿O te gustaría compartir la mitad de cada una? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | ¿O te preparo algo? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | ¿Te gustaría que fuera a por algo de café y magdalenas? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Se está haciendo tarde, ¿nos iremos enseguida? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | ¿Quieres una ensalada, Cate? |
| Which one would you like? | ¿Cuál quieres? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si señor, ¿qué quiere ordenar? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | ¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ¿Donde te gustaría sentarte, Cate? |
| 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? |
