How to Say ‘Would you like’ in Italian
Desidera
deh-zee-deh-rah
[deh-zee-deh-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [desidera] is a polite [you would like]. Like other formal verbs, it uses the same verb shape as [lui/lei]: compare [Lei desidera] and [lei desidera].
🇮🇹 In Italy: Shop staff may use [desidera?] with customers, especially in more traditional or formal service. It can sound a bit more polished than a simple [cosa vuole?].
Phrase Breakdown
Desidera
[deh-zee-deh-rah]
Do you want
To express a desire or wish.
Desidera un altro caffè?
Do you want another coffee?
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