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 | |
|---|---|
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Si sta facendo tardi, andiamo tra poco? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Diamo un’occhiata alla sezione gastronomia già che siamo qui? |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, stavamo per ordinare dei drink, vuoi qualcosa? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | Ok, ci piacerebbe sedere fuori. |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Possiamo provare un trucco, allora? |
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Vuoi che vada a prendere un po’ di caffè e dei muffin? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | Spostiamo di nuovo la tua scrivania vicino alla finestra? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | Desidera sedere dentro o fuori? |
| Which one would you like? | Quale preferisci? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, perché non chiediamo a Rocco di portarci un po' di vino? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Vuoi che ti prenda qualcos'altro? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Ti dispiace se mi unisco a voi? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | Volete che vi porti qualcosa? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Vuoi un pollo intero, o lo vuoi a pezzi? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
