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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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Perfecto, ¿entonces reservamos una mesa para las ocho y media? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | ¡¿No crees que un aumento del 50% es demasiado?! |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | ¿Le gustaría pedir algo como entrada? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Te recomendaría que tomaras unos mejillones. |
| Would you like anything? | ¿Quieren algo? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Se está haciendo tarde, ¿nos iremos enseguida? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | ¿Miramos primero si tienen ese arroz tan especial? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Vale, ¿nos encontramos en la estación a las cinco? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | ¿Deberíamos llamarles para hacer citas para el sábado? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | ¿Quieres muslos o patas, entonces? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | ¿Les gustaría sentarse dentro o fuera? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | ¿Quieren que les pida algo más a las dos? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | ¿Te gustaría que te llevara a cenar? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | ¿Vamos a fumar afuera? |
| 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? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | ¿Te importa si me uno? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ¿Les gustaría tomar alguna ensalada o guarnición con ello? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | ¿Usamos la caja de autoservicio? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | ¿Por qué no usas tu propio teléfono? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | ¿Compramos una botella de Chardonnay? |
