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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | Diego, stavamo per ordinare dei drink, vuoi qualcosa? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Li chiamiamo per prendere appuntamento per sabato? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | Vorresti qualche pillola per il tuo mal di testa? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Abbiamo un grembiule, perché non lo indossi? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi uscire per colazione? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Si signore, che cosa desidera ordinare? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | Desidera un pacchetto da 10 o 20 signore? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Non è male, iniziamo a guardare qualche casa, allora? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Io consiglierei le cozze. |
| Shall we leave, then? | Allora andiamo? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | Volete anche un’insalata o un contorno? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | Vuoi fare a metà di ognuno? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Ok, allora andiamo da Tesco? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Va bene, lo chiamo il tavolo per le otto e trenta, allora? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Prendiamo quello grattugiato? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Ad ogni modo, vuoi che ti porti la lista dei vini? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Che cosa vorresti che ti preparassi? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oppure vuoi che ti prepari qualcosa? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Prendiamo una bottiglia di Chardonnay? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Andiamo caro, cosa vorresti da bere? |
