How to Say ‘I would like’ in Italian
Vorrei
vohr-RAY
[vohr-RAY]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] is a softer, more polite way to ask for something than a direct [voglio]. You can reuse it with many restaurant needs: [Vorrei prenotare], [vorrei un tavolo], [vorrei sapere].
Phrase Breakdown
Vorrei
[vohr-RAY]
I would like
A polite way to express what you want, often used when making requests.
Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per quattro persone.
I would like to reserve a table for four people.
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