vorremmo
In Italian, "we would like" is expressed as vorremmo.
vorremmo is a polite way to express a wish or a request. Using the conditional form vorremmo is a standard way to make requests more polite and less demanding than using the present tense vogliamo (we want).
Which one should you use?
While vorremmo is the standard polite way to say "we would like", you can also use Desidereremmo as a formal alternative to express desires. For an even higher level of politeness, Gradiremmo can be used, which carries the meaning "we would appreciate".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For highly formal situations, you may choose the more formal alternatives Desidereremmo or Gradiremmo.
Did you know?
- The verb volere inside vorremmo is the root of the English word 'volunteer'. Both come from the Latin 'volo', meaning 'I will' or 'I wish'.
- Using the alternative desidereremmo to say 'we would like' can make your conversation sound as if you are a character in a 19th-century period drama.
- In some Italian regions, speakers might use the phrase ci vorrebbe to express a wish, which literally means 'it would be needed' rather than 'we would like'.
Examples in context
- Noi vorremmo molto andare.We would like to go very much.This sentence shows how to use vorremmo to express a strong desire to go.Tatoeba #7890939 by Guybrush88, translation #7782979 by sharris123
- Vorremmo prenotare un viaggio per l'Australia.We would like to book a trip to Australia.This sentence shows how to use vorremmo when making a booking request.Tatoeba #7671191 by Guybrush88, translation #7780263 by Tangobango
- Vorremmo andare in montagna.We would like to go to the mountains.This sentence shows how to use vorremmo to express a desire to go to a specific destination.Tatoeba #11890000 by carlosalberto, translation #11889972 by carlosalberto
- Vorremmo prenotare un tavolo per due persone, per favore.We would like to book a table for two, please.
- Desidereremmo visitare il Museo del Louvre. È possibile?We would like to visit the Louvre Museum. Is it possible?
- Gradiremmo ricevere ulteriori informazioni sul vostro pacchetto turistico.We would appreciate receiving further information about your tourist package.
- Vorremmo venire alla tua festa sabato sera. Cosa ne dici?We would like to come to your party on Saturday night. What do you think?
- Ci piacerebbe andare in vacanza insieme quest'estate. Che ne pensi?We would like to go on vacation together this summer. What do you think?
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a restaurant.
- MatteoCiao, vorremmo un tavolo per due.Hello, we would like a table for two.
- MartinaCertamente, seguitemi pure qui.Certainly, please follow me here.
- MatteoGrazie. Ora vorremmo vedere il menù.Thank you. Now we would like to see the menu.
- MartinaVe lo porto subito, signore.I will bring it to you immediately, sir.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
