Modal verbs
36 Requests, offers and advice
A2modals
In short
Chiedere il permesso, fare richieste, offrire, proporre, consigliare.
permesso Can / Could / May I…? · richiesta Could you…? · offerta Shall I…? / I'll… · proposta Let's… / Why don't we…? · consiglio You should…
- Could you open the door, please?
- Shall I carry that for you?
- You should try the soup.
Watch out: Can you…? va bene tra amici; con chi non conosci Could you…?
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- 36.1Asking for permission
- 36.2Making requests
- 36.3Making offers
- 36.4Making suggestions
- 36.5Giving advice