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 | |
|---|---|
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Ci sono 3 tipi di parmigiano, quale vuoi che prenda? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Io credo di sì! Perché non provi ad aiutarmi un pochino? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Diamo un’occhiata alla sezione gastronomia già che siamo qui? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Vuole anche che faccia un moonwalk? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Dove vorresti sederti Cate? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Vuoi un pollo intero, o lo vuoi a pezzi? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Desidera un po’ di cashback? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| 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 order you two something else? | Vuoi che ti prenda qualcos'altro? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Cosa ti preoccupa? Perché non lo facciamo e basta? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | Desidera un pacchetto da 10 o 20 signore? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| Would you like anything? | Volete qualcosa? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
