Italiano
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 smoke outside? | Andiamo fuori a fumare? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Desidera un po’ di cashback? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Vuoi un po’ di insalata Cate? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Già che siamo qui, prendiamo anche da bere? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Sì, grazie, vorrei ordinare metà anatra con pancake. |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, stavamo per ordinare dei drink, vuoi qualcosa? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Controlliamo prima se hanno quel riso molto speciale? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi che ti porti la lista dei vini? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Ci sono 3 tipi di parmigiano, quale vuoi che prenda? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
