How to Say ‘I would like’ in Italian
Vorrei
vohr-RAY-ee
[vohr-RAY-ee]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] is softer than a plain [voglio] for buying things: literally "I would like." You can reuse it with almost anything: [Vorrei un caffè] or [Vorrei due etti di prosciutto].
Phrase Breakdown
Vorrei
[vohr-RAY-ee]
I would like
A polite way to say what you want, softer and more courteous than a direct request.
Vorrei dei funghi per favore.
I would like some mushrooms please.
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