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Peticiones Amables: 'Would Like' + Infinitivo

Usa 'would like' + infinitivo para pedir cosas o expresar deseos de forma educada, ¡así sonarás más 'smooth' y 'respectful' en inglés!
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'would like + to + verb' to express desires or make requests more politely than using the word 'want'.

  • Always use 'to' before the second verb: 'I would like to go' (not 'I would like go').
  • Use the contraction ''d' in spoken English: 'I'd like to order' sounds more natural.
  • In questions, swap the subject and 'would': 'Would you like to join us?'
👤 + 💭 (would like) + 🔗 (to) + 🏃 (verb)

Overview

¿Alguna vez has entrado en una cafetería elegante y te has dado cuenta de que decir I want (quiero) suena un poco como un niño pequeño exigiendo un juguete? Todos hemos pasado por eso. No estás siendo malo, pero en inglés, la distancia entre ser directo y grosero a veces es más delgada que la pantalla de un smartphone.
Ahí es donde would like viene al rescate. Es la
capa de cortesía
que envuelves alrededor de tus deseos para que suenen sofisticados y respetuosos. Ya sea que estés pidiendo una hamburguesa en una app de entrega, pidiéndole a un colega una reunión por Zoom o diciéndole a tus seguidores en Instagram lo que planeas hacer este verano, esta estructura es tu mejor amiga.
Transforma una demanda brusca en una petición suave y socialmente aceptable. Piénsalo como la diferencia entre abrir una puerta de una patada y llamar suavemente con una sonrisa.

How This Grammar Works

En su esencia, would like seguido de un infinitive (la forma to + verbo) es una estructura condicional utilizada para expresar un deseo o una gana específica en el presente o futuro. Aunque la palabra want es perfectamente gramatical, a menudo conlleva un tono pesado y exigente. Imagina que estás enviando un mensaje a un amigo sobre un viaje de fin de semana.
Si dices I want to go to the beach (quiero ir a la playa), suena como una decisión final que has tomado sin él. Pero si dices I would like to go to the beach (me gustaría ir a la playa), abres un espacio para que ellos estén de acuerdo o no. Suaviza el golpe de tu ego.
La magia ocurre porque would es un verbo modal que añade una capa de potencialidad o posibilidad. Sugiere que tienes un deseo, pero eres lo suficientemente cortés como para reconocer que el mundo no gira enteramente a tu alrededor, incluso si realmente necesitas ese latte helado ahora mismo. Funciona exactamente como un filtro social para tu cerebro.

Formation Pattern

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Crear esta estructura es más fácil que entender un nuevo algoritmo de TikTok. Solo necesitas tres partes principales:
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El Sujeto: Puede ser I, you, he, she, it, we o they. ¿Lo mejor? ¡would like nunca cambia de forma! No hay una -s extra para he o she.
3
La Frase: Usa siempre would like. En el inglés hablado y en los mensajes casuales, casi siempre lo contraemos a 'd like. Así que I would like se convierte en I'd like, y she would like en she'd like.
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El Infinitivo: Es el to seguido del verbo base. to travel, to eat, to sleep.
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Veamos las variaciones:
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Afirmativo: I would like to order the vegan pizza. (O: I'd like to order...)
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Negativo: Añade not después de would. I would not like to stay out late tonight. (Contraído: I wouldn't like to...)
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Pregunta: Intercambia el sujeto y would. Would you like to join our Discord server?
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Es una estructura rígida pero confiable. No tienes que preocuparte por conjugaciones complejas aquí. Solo mantén el to unido a tu verbo como una sombra leal. Si olvidas el to, la frase se desmorona como un paraguas barato en una tormenta.

When To Use It

Te encontrarás usando would like + infinitive en casi todas las interacciones sociales que impliquen una elección o una meta.
  • Pedir por Apps o en Persona: Cuando estás escribiendo instrucciones para tu repartidor de Uber Eats, I'd like to have the sauce on the side (me gustaría tener la salsa aparte) suena mucho más profesional que un gritado I want sauce on the side (quiero la salsa aparte).
  • Hacer Peticiones Profesionales: En un mensaje de LinkedIn o un correo a un profesor, podrías escribir: I would like to schedule a quick call (me gustaría programar una llamada rápida). Esto demuestra que respetas su tiempo.
  • Expresar Ambiciones: Si eres un vlogger de viajes grabando un video de tu lista de deseos, podrías decir: I'd like to visit Tokyo by 2027 (me gustaría visitar Tokio para 2027). Suena más como un sueño y menos como una lista de compras.
  • Ofrecer algo a los demás: Esto es enorme en situaciones sociales. Would you like to see my vacation photos? (¿te gustaría ver mis fotos de vacaciones?) es la forma cortés de preguntar antes de aburrir a alguien con 500 fotos de un atardecer.
  • Rechazar invitaciones: Es la forma perfecta de decir no sin ser un grosero. I'd like to come, but I have to finish my Netflix marathon. (Me gustaría ir, pero tengo que terminar mi maratón de Netflix).

Common Mistakes

La trampa más frecuente en la que caerás es el agujero del To ausente. Mucha gente dice I would like go home. Auch. Eso suena como un robot con poca batería. Debes incluir el to. Otro error clásico es confundir would like con el presente simple like. Si dices I like to swim, estás hablando de tu hobby en general. Si dices I would like to swim, estás diciendo que quieres saltar al agua en este preciso momento. No le digas a tu jefe I like to have a raise (¿hobby general de recibir dinero?) cuando quieres decir I would like to have a raise (por favor, dame más dinero ahora). Por último, ten cuidado con la trampa del ing. Mientras que I like swimming es genial, I would like swimming suele ser un error para esta regla específica de B1. Quédate con to + verbo para estar seguro.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Hagamos una comparación rápida para ver dónde encaja would like en el Espectro del Deseo.

I want to eat: Muy directo, mucha energía, puede sonar grosero en tiendas o con extraños. Usa esto con tus hermanos o mejores amigos cuando te mueras de hambre.
I like eating: Una declaración general sobre tu personalidad. Te gusta la comida. Genial. A todos nos gusta.
I would like to eat: El término medio cortés. Perfecto para restaurantes, nuevos conocidos y entornos formales.
I feel like eating: Muy casual. Usa esto cuando estés indeciso y navegando por una app de comida.

Piensa en want como un mazo y en would like como un guante de terciopelo. Ambos cumplen la función de expresar un deseo, pero el guante de terciopelo deja una impresión mucho mejor en la persona con la que hablas. Si usas want en una entrevista de trabajo, podrías parecer agresivo. Si usas would like, pareces alguien que realmente sabe cómo trabajar en equipo.

Quick FAQ

P: ¿Puedo usar would like para cosas que ya tengo?

R: No realmente. Es para cosas que quieres que pasen en el futuro o ahora mismo. Si ya tienes un café, no dices I'd like to have a coffee. Dices I like my coffee.

P: ¿Es I'd like to lo mismo que I'd love to?

R: ¡Casi siempre sí! I'd love to es simplemente más entusiasta. Úsalo cuando estés realmente emocionado por el plan.

P: ¿Funciona would like para todos los sujetos?

R: ¡Sí! A diferencia de muchos verbos en inglés, es una solución única. He'd like to, They'd like to, We'd like to.

P: ¿Puedo usarlo en un mensaje de texto?

R: Absolutamente. I'd like to... es muy común en los textos al hacer planes.

P: ¿Por qué se llama 'infinitive' (infinitivo)?

R: Porque es la forma básica e infinita del verbo. Aún no ha sido cambiada por el tiempo ni la persona.

Conjugating 'Would Like' + Infinitive

Subject Modal Verb Infinitive Particle Main Verb
I
would
like
to
order
You
would
like
to
order
He/She/It
would
like
to
order
We
would
like
to
order
They
would
like
to
order

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Pronunciation Tip
I would like
I'd like
Sounds like 'eyed'
You would like
You'd like
Sounds like 'yood'
He would like
He'd like
Sounds like 'heed'
She would like
She'd like
Sounds like 'sheed'
We would like
We'd like
Sounds like 'weed'
They would like
They'd like
Sounds like 'thade'

Meanings

A polite way to say 'want', used to express a desire, make an offer, or request something in a socially acceptable manner.

1

Polite Request

Asking for something you want in a shop, restaurant, or professional setting.

“I'd like to see the manager, please.”

“We would like to order the appetizers now.”

2

Polite Offer

Asking someone if they want something or want to do something.

“Would you like to try a sample?”

“Would they like to sit by the window?”

3

Future Ambition

Expressing a dream or a plan that is not yet realized.

“I'd like to travel to Japan next year.”

“They would like to buy a house in the countryside.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Peticiones Amables: 'Would Like' + Infinitivo
Función Estructura Ejemplo Notas
Afirmación Positiva
Subject + 'would like' + to + Verb
I would like to learn.
A menudo contraído: 'I'd like'
Negación
Subject + 'would not like' + to + Verb
She would not like to wait.
Contraído: 'She wouldn't like'
Pregunta (Oferta)
'Would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
Would you like to come?
Muy común para invitaciones
Pregunta (Deseo)
What + 'would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
What would he like to do?
Preguntando la preferencia de alguien
Petición (Objeto)
Subject + 'would like' + Noun
I would like some water.
Aquí no lleva 'to' con el verbo
Petición (Acción Específica)
Subject + 'would like' + Object + to + Verb
I would like you to help.
Especifica quién realiza la acción
Deseo Fuerte
Subject + 'would love' + to + Verb
I would love to travel.
Más entusiasta que 'would like'

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience.

I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience. (Professional/Social)

Neutral
I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon.

I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon. (Professional/Social)

Informal
Can we meet up for a bit?

Can we meet up for a bit? (Professional/Social)

Jerga
Wanna link up?

Wanna link up? (Professional/Social)

Peticiones Educadas: 'Would Like' + Infinitivo

'Would Like' + Infinitivo

Uso Principal

  • Peticiones I'd like to ask...
  • Deseos She'd like to travel...
  • Ofertas Would you like to join...?

Estructura

  • Sujeto + 'would like' + to + Verbo I'd like to eat
  • Contracción 'd like You'd like to see
  • Negativo: wouldn't like We wouldn't like to wait
  • Pregunta: Would...like to? Would they like to know?

Diferencias Clave

  • Vs. 'Want' Más educado, menos directo
  • Vs. 'Like' (General) Deseo específico vs. preferencia general
  • Vs. 'Would Love' Deseo más fuerte, más entusiasta

Errores Comunes

  • Falta 'to' *I'd like go* -> I'd like to go
  • Forma -ing *He'd like watching* -> He'd like to watch
  • Acciones habituales *She would like swimming* -> She likes swimming

Want vs. Would Like: Escala de Cortesía

Want (Directo/Informal)
I want coffee. Puede sonar brusco.
Do you want to go? Bien con amigos cercanos.
I want that job. Puede ser asertivo.
Would Like (Educado/Formal)
I'd like some coffee, please. Petición educada estándar.
Would you like to go? Invitación u oferta educada.
I'd like to apply for that job. Profesional, respetuoso.
Would Love (Entusiasta)
I'd love a piece of cake! Expresa un deseo fuerte.
I'd love to visit soon! Muy ansioso y emocionado.
I'd love to work there. Fuerte aspiración profesional.

Decidiendo entre 'Would Like' o 'Want'

1

¿Estás haciendo una petición u oferta educada?

YES
Usa 'Would like' + to + Verbo (o Sustantivo).
NO
¿Es una preferencia general o una acción habitual?
2

¿Es una preferencia general o una acción habitual?

YES
Usa 'Like' + Sustantivo o 'Like' + Gerundio/Infinitivo.
NO
¿Estás expresando un deseo muy fuerte?
3

¿Estás expresando un deseo muy fuerte?

YES
Usa 'Would love' + to + Verbo.
NO
Considera 'Want' para declaraciones muy informales y directas.

'Would Like' en Contextos Modernos

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Pedidos y Servicios

  • • Restaurante: 'I'd like the burger.'
  • • Reservas: 'I'd like to book a table.'
  • • Atención al Cliente: 'I'd like to inquire about...'
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Social y Ofertas

  • • Invitando: 'Would you like to come?'
  • • Ofreciendo: 'Would you like some tea?'
  • • Proponiendo: 'I'd like to suggest...'
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Profesional y Formal

  • • Entrevista de Trabajo: 'I'd like to contribute.'
  • • Reunión: 'We'd like to discuss.'
  • • Correo Electrónico: 'I would like to inform you.'
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Deseos Personales

  • • Aspiraciones: 'I'd like to travel.'
  • • Deseos: 'I'd like a new phone.'
  • • Planes: 'I'd like to relax tonight.'
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

I would like to have a coffee.

I would like to have a coffee.

2

Would you like to play?

Would you like to play?

3

She would like to see the cat.

She would like to see the cat.

4

I'd like to go home.

I'd like to go home.

1

We would like to book a room for tonight.

We would like to book a room for tonight.

2

Would they like to join us for lunch?

Would they like to join us for lunch?

3

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

4

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

1

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

2

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

3

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

4

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

1

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

2

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

3

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

4

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

1

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

2

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

3

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

4

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

1

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

2

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

3

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

4

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Fácil de confundir

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Like vs. Would Like

Learners use 'I like' for specific requests. 'I like to eat' (hobby) vs 'I'd like to eat' (now).

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Would Like vs. Want

Using 'want' in formal situations makes the speaker sound like a child or angry.

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs Would Like vs. Would Love

Learners aren't sure which is stronger.

Errores comunes

✗

I would like go.

✓

I would like to go.

You must use 'to' before the verb.
✗

I would like a coffee.

✓

I would like a coffee.

This is actually correct for nouns, but learners often forget the 'to' when they add a verb later.
✗

I would likes to go.

✓

I would like to go.

Modal verbs like 'would' do not take an 's' for he/she/it.
✗

Do you would like to eat?

✓

Would you like to eat?

We don't use 'do' with 'would'. 'Would' moves to the front.
✗

I would like having a drink.

✓

I'd like to have a drink.

After 'would like', use the infinitive (to have), not the gerund (having).
✗

I will like to see you.

✓

I would like to see you.

'Will like' is for future enjoyment; 'would like' is for a present request.
✗

Would you like that I come?

✓

Would you like me to come?

English uses 'Object + to-infinitive' after 'would like', not a 'that' clause.
✗

I like to go to the party tonight.

✓

I'd like to go to the party tonight.

'I like' is for general hobbies; 'I'd like' is for a specific event.
✗

I'd like to not go.

✓

I wouldn't like to go.

While 'I'd like not to go' is possible, 'I wouldn't like to go' is the standard negative form.
✗

Would you like some to drink?

✓

Would you like something to drink?

You need a pronoun like 'something' or a noun before the infinitive in this context.
✗

I would like to had seen it.

✓

I would like to have seen it.

The perfect infinitive must use 'have' + past participle.

Patrones de oraciones

I'd like to ___ because ___.

Would you like to ___ with me?

I wouldn't like to ___ because it seems ___.

What would you like to ___ for ___?

Real World Usage

Ordering Coffee constant

I'd like to have a large latte, please.

Job Interview common

I'd like to explain my previous experience in marketing.

Texting a Friend very common

Would u like to hang out later?

Hotel Check-in very common

We'd like to check in. We have a reservation under Smith.

On a Plane occasional

I'd like to have some water, please.

Business Email very common

I would like to schedule a call for next Tuesday.

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Usa Contracciones para Sonar Más Natural

En la mayoría de conversaciones casuales y semi-formales, contraer 'would' a 'd' (por ejemplo, 'I'd like', 'She'd like') hace que tu inglés suene mucho más 'natural' y 'fluido'. Te ayuda a integrarte sin sonar muy formal. ¡Intenta practicarlo en voz alta! "I'd like to help you."
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No lo Confundas con 'Like' (General)

Recuerda, 'would like' es para deseos o peticiones 'específicas' ahora o en el futuro. No lo uses para preferencias generales o pasatiempos. Por ejemplo, di 'I like swimming' (preferencia general), no 'I would like swimming' (deseo específico de nadar ahora, que suena raro para un pasatiempo).
I like to play soccer.
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Añade 'Please' para Más Cortesía

Aunque 'would like' es educado por sí mismo, añadir 'please' (especialmente al final) aumenta aún más la cortesía. 'I'd like to order a coffee, please' es el estándar de oro para interacciones amables. ¡Es como poner la cereza al pastel de tu frase educada!
Could I have the menu, please?
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¡El Contexto es Clave!

Los angloparlantes valoran mucho la cortesía en muchas interacciones, especialmente con extraños, personal de servicio o en entornos profesionales. Usar 'would like' demuestra 'respeto' y 'buenos modales', haciendo tu comunicación más efectiva y agradable. ¡Establece un tono positivo!
I would like to know more about this.
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Usa 'Would love' para Entusiasmo

Si quieres expresar un deseo o entusiasmo 'más fuerte', cambia 'would like' por 'would love'. Por ejemplo, si alguien te pregunta: 'Would you like to go to the concert?' y estás súper emocionado, 'I'd love to go!' expresa tu alegría perfectamente. ¡Es una linda forma de mostrar interés genuino!
I would love to travel the world.

Smart Tips

Pause and replace 'I want' with 'I'd like'.

I want a menu. → I'd like a menu, please.

Look for the word 'to'. If there is a 'to' and it's a specific request, it's 'would like'.

I like to go now. (Wrong context) → I'd like to go now. (Correct request)

Always use 'Would you like to...' instead of 'Do you want to...'. It sounds more generous.

Do you want to come to my party? → Would you like to come to my party?

Contract 'I would' to 'I'd'. Native speakers rarely say the full 'I would' in conversation.

I would like to order. → I'd like to order.

Pronunciación

/aɪd laɪk/

The 'd' Contraction

The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It often blends into the 'l' of 'like'.

/laɪk tə/

Linking 'to'

The word 'to' is usually reduced to a schwa sound /tə/.

Polite Question Rise

Would you like to join us? ↗️

Conveys friendliness and a genuine invitation.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

W.L.T.V: Would Like To Verb. Never skip the 'To'!

Asociación visual

Imagine a waiter in a fancy tuxedo bowing to you. He doesn't ask 'What do you want?' he asks 'What would you like to have?' The tuxedo represents the 'Would Like' structure.

Rhyme

If you want to be polite and bright, 'Would like to' is always right.

Story

A traveler named Dan went to a royal palace. He said 'I want to see the King!' and the guards blocked him. He tried again and said 'I would like to see the King,' and they opened the doors immediately.

Word Web

PoliteRequestOfferInfinitiveContractionDesireFormal

Desafío

Go to a coffee shop or a restaurant today and use 'I'd like to have...' instead of 'I want...'. Notice the reaction of the staff.

Notas culturales

British speakers use 'would like' extremely frequently to avoid appearing 'pushy'. Using 'I want' in a shop in London might be seen as quite rude.

While Americans are more direct, 'would like' is still the standard for professional service. However, 'I'll take a...' is a common neutral alternative in fast food.

In international meetings, 'I'd like to...' is the safest way to interrupt or add a point without offending colleagues from different cultures.

The word 'would' is the past tense of 'will', which originally meant 'to wish' or 'to desire' in Old English (willan).

Inicios de conversación

“

What would you like to do for your next birthday?

“

If you could change your job, what would you like to be?

“

Would you like to live in another country? Which one?

“

I'd like to start a new hobby. What would you suggest?

Temas para diario

Write about your dream vacation. Where would you like to go and what would you like to see?
Describe your ideal house. What would you like to have in your kitchen or garden?
Write a polite email to a hotel manager asking to change your reservation.
Reflect on your life ten years from now. What would you like to have achieved?

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta para completar la petición educada.

I ___ to book a table for two tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Para hacer una petición educada o expresar un deseo, 'would like' es la opción más apropiada. 'Like' expresa una preferencia general, y 'want' puede ser menos cortés.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They would like going to the cinema.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They would like to go to the cinema.
Después de 'would like', debes usar la forma infinitiva ('to' + verbo base), no el gerundio (forma '-ing').
¿Qué oración usa correctamente 'would like' para hacer una oferta amable? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some coffee?
'Would you like' es la forma educada de ofrecer algo. Si le sigue un sustantivo (como 'some coffee'), no usas 'to'.
Traduce al inglés: 'A ella le gustaría visitar Japón.' Traducción

Answer starts with: ["S...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She would like to visit Japan.","She'd like to visit Japan."]
El 'le gustaría' en español se traduce como 'would like' en inglés, seguido del infinitivo 'to visit'.

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Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the missing word.

I would like ___ buy a new phone.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We always use 'to' after 'would like' when followed by a verb.
Which sentence is the most polite? Opción múltiple

You are in a restaurant.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have a pizza.
'I'd like to' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She would likes to visit Paris.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
Modal verbs like 'would' do not change for the third person. It should be 'like'.
Change this 'want' sentence into a 'would like' sentence. Sentence Transformation

I want to see the manager.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to see the manager.
The polite version uses 'would like to' + verb.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

Waiter: 'Are you ready to order?' Customer: 'Yes, ___ the steak.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have
This is the most natural way to order in a restaurant.
Is this a general hobby or a specific request? Grammar Sorting

'I like to swim in the ocean.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: General Hobby
'I like' without 'would' refers to a general preference.
True or False? True False Rule

You can use 'would like' with the -ing form (e.g., I'd like going).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You must use the infinitive with 'to'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

like / you / to / would / drink / what / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What would you like to drink?
In questions, 'would' comes before the subject.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Completa la oración con la forma correcta de 'would like'. Completar huecos

I ___ to ask a question about the assignment.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Identifica y corrige el error gramatical en la siguiente oración. Error Correction

He'd like going to the party, but he's busy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He'd like to go to the party, but he's busy.
Selecciona la oración que usa correctamente 'would like' para una petición educada. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a refund, please.
Traduce la oración al inglés, usando 'would like'. Traducción

Translate into English: '¿Te gustaría comer fuera esta noche?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Would you like to eat out tonight?","Would you like to go out to eat tonight?"]
Ordena estas palabras para formar una oración gramaticalmente correcta. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to explore the park.
Empareja los principios con los finales correctos. Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige la opción más educada para completar la oferta. Completar huecos

___ you like another slice of cake?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would
Corrige el error en esta petición educada. Error Correction

We would like you help us with the project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We would like you to help us with the project.
Identifica la oración que usa correctamente 'would like' para expresar un deseo futuro. Opción múltiple

Which statement is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to become an astronaut.
Traduce al inglés, manteniendo el tono educado. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Nos gustaría aprender más sobre la cultura.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We would like to learn more about the culture.","We'd like to learn more about the culture."]
Coloca las palabras en el orden correcto para formar una pregunta educada. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like to visit the museum?
Empareja la pregunta con la mejor respuesta. Match Pairs

Match the questions with the best responses:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Yes! If you are followed by a noun (a thing), you don't need 'to'. You only need 'to' if a verb (an action) follows.

'I'd love' is much stronger. Use it when you are very excited about an offer.

Because 'would like' is a conditional request, and English grammar requires the infinitive 'to swim' for specific future/present desires.

Not at all. It's very common to use it with friends when offering something, like 'Would you like a snack?'

The short form is 'wouldn't like'. Example: 'I wouldn't like to be late.'

In very old-fashioned or formal British English, yes. But 'would like' is the standard everywhere today.

The most polite answers are 'Yes, I would' or 'Yes, please' and 'No, thank you'.

To talk about the past, you use 'would like to have' + past participle. Example: 'I would like to have seen that movie.'

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me gustaría

English requires 'to' before the following verb.

French moderate

Je voudrais

French uses 'want' in conditional; English uses 'like' in conditional.

German high

Ich möchte

German often omits the main verb if it's obvious (e.g., 'Ich möchte einen Kaffee').

Japanese low

...tai desu / ...te itadakitai

Japanese changes the verb ending; English adds a modal verb.

Arabic moderate

Awaddu an (أود أن)

Arabic verbs conjugate for person, unlike 'would'.

Chinese moderate

Xiǎng (想)

Chinese relies on context or adding 'please' (qǐng) for politeness.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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Verbos con Gerundio o Infinitivo: Sin Cambio de Significado

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