Expresiones Corteses para Pedir Favores en Inglés

I thought you could pick up the kid today.
I was wondering if you can pick up the kid of the school today.

Andres Felipe Luna Rodriguez

I thought you could check this rate and make sure it is the right one.
I was wondering if you might do the laundry this weekend since I’ll be away for work.
I thought maybe you could help me with the presentation for chemistry class.

Nikoll Belen Bonilla Hancco

I was wondering if you can wash the dishes after the dinner.
I thought you might help me with the project

Johanagoher

I think you can use them at work,

I was wondering if you can finish the report at 9:00 am.

AFSantana

These expressions may be used all time, at school, at work…
Whatever we can request, we can do it more polite.

I was wondering if you could pick up my mom when you drive back home tonight.
I thought you might be quiet while I’m studing.

Sofia Grandas Aguirre

I thought you might send me the archives before 7 pm
I was wondering if you could make the dinner tonight
I thought you could explain this concept to me again

Gabriel Alfonso

This class is very useful for those situations when you need to ask your teacher a favour.

Roberto Sánchez Oropeza

I thought you could clean the kitchen before you go to sleep.
I wonder if you might share with me your gym playlist.

RubenSH

I wonder if you guys could give me a hand with the project.

Luis Fernando Méndez González

I thought you could prepare the deck for the presentation.
I was wondering if you could pick me a sandwich on the road.

Isabela Archbold Cardenas

I thought you guys could finish your parts of the project before midnight. I was wondering if you could give me a ride home from university.

Andres Santiago Betancur Zapata

hace 2 años

I though you could help me with housecleaning
I was wondering if you could keep you desk more organized

Genaro Hernández

I was wondering if you could confirm the information I sent to you yesterday.

I thought you could help me with the boss’ report

Alfredo García

I was wondering if you can finish this wireframes today

I thougth maybe you can help me with the laundry

Steeven Pilligua

I was wondering if you at work could get me five minutes before the meeting starts.
I was planning to invite you at home for dinner if you are available.
could you work with me at school on a course project?.

Steeven Pilligua

I think the use of this expression at work, at home, at school, can be used to say hello, requests for favors, give recommendations, and to express thanks when we are or arrive at the workplace when we are to be in the house, and we arrive o are in school.

Daniel Vaca

I think we should use this expressions every time we are asking for a favor to another person, it is better to be more polite when you expect someone to do something for you.

Cesar Estevan Castro Ubaque

hace un día

I thought you could give me a hand whit this I was wondering if you could do the dishes today I have to go now I wonder if you could explain me this topic before you leave

Jhoan Sebastian Lopez Chinguad

hace 6 días

1. I was wondering if you could give me the password 2. I was wondering if you could cook dinner tonight/ thougt you might cook dinner tonight 3. I thought you could mop the floor for me/ I was wondering if you could mop the floor for me 4. I was wondering if could finish that design before you leave/ I tought maybe you finish that design before you leave 5. In all them, in school would be like: I was wondering if you can join me to finish this project 6. In work: I thought we could meet us at two PM 7. In home: I was wondering if you could the dishes before you leave

JESSICA ORTIZ OSPINA

hace 7 días

**When do you think you can use these expressions in your personal life: “thought” and “wondered” / “speaking politely”?** I think I can use these expressions in situations where I need to communicate in a more formal way — for example, at work or university, depending on who I'm speaking to and how confident I feel. For instance, I might use these expressions at work when asking something to my boss or coworkers. * *"I was wondering if we could start the meeting earlier,"* or in a situation where you want to suggest a change: * *"I thought maybe we could make some changes to our product to attract more clients."*

Jean Pier Pieruccini

hace 20 días

From my perspective I could use this grammar in situations so polite, for instance, in an important meeting. I was just wondering if the meeting will commence early.

Hector David Cruz Moreno

hace 21 días

i think , i can use these expressions for example in the work , for example " i thought you might finish the update the report before at five o'clock"

David Fabian Bolaños

* I **wonder** if you can help me request some days off/ I **thought** you could help me requesting some days off * I was wondering if you could take the trash out before you left * I thought maybe you could finish the notation before the end of the period

Carmen Ines Villarreal Higuera

I was wondering if we could reschedule our meeting for a time that isn’t during lunch.

* I thought you could buy some food at the supermarket and bring it to me * I was wondering if you could warm me up some coffee.

Andres Valencia

El uso de "wonder" y "thought" depende del contexto de la oración. - **"Wonder"** se usa para expresar curiosidad o duda, como en "I wonder if you could help me". Es una forma cortés de preguntar. - **"Thought"** se emplea para referirse a una idea o suposición previa, como en "I thought you could finish this by Friday". Manifiesta una creencia o expectativa. Ambos son formas indirectas de hacer solicitudes, que suenan más educadas y consideradas.

Andres Valencia

Basically, it's the Colombian way to ask for something in English.

Today was supposed to be sunny, but it turned out cloudy.

Melissa Bocanegra

I wondered if you migth cook today for us.

Brayan José Gil Serrano

A couple examples: * I thought you might clean the room this evening * I was wondering if you could help me with this report today

Brayan José Gil Serrano

Hi, i believe i could use these expressions at work, being polite generates a better work environment and a better and respectful work relationship with your coworkers

Laura Ximena Bermudez Perez

* I was wondering if you could have a meeting with me today. * I thought you might cook dinner tonight. * I thought you could practice English with me this week.

Vicente Mamani

I wonder if you could finish the report today by 5:00pm. I thought you might clean the house tomorrow. I was wondering if you could give me your homework.

Leonardo León

we can use those expression in school , home and school . we need to be very polite always , when we are requesting something

Leonardo León

I thought you could pick me up from the store . If you can do it that would be great

Santiago Ballesteros Condia

At home: I wonder if you could drive me to my work I was wondering if you could cook breacktfast today At work I thought you could explain me how to use this softward At school I tought you may recommned some books so as to undertand the topic explained today

Emmanuel Alejandro Islas Narvaez

* I was wondering if you write the report this week. * I thought you can wash the dishes today * I was wondering if you might copy the class for me

Jorge Alexander Silva Sayago

I thought you could make the dinner tonight I wonder if you could finish the task for today

María José Beltrán Losada

I think they're very usefull to ask favors to people who you don't know personally or if you have an inn equal power relationship with someone, could be your teacher, your parents, your boss. etc. * I was wondering if you could check the email box again. * I thought you might pay me for doing some extra chores. * I wonder if you could help me using the machine.

Leidy Diaz

I thought you could cook dinner tonight I was wondering if you could cook dinner tonight

Leidy Diaz

I thought you could cook dinner tonight I was wondering if you could cook dinner tonight

Fernando Narvaez

I thought maybe you could clean the office for me. I was wondering if you could supply me with the feedback. I wonder if you know where the stadium is. I thought you could help with the party for her. I thought you might wash the car this winter. I wonder if you need new shoes for your training. I wonder you could open the house at night. I thought you travel these weeks to Colombia.

Noe Adrián Acuña Prado

I was wondering if you could pay the dinner today. lol

Lautaro Bermudez

I thought you maybe could make the dinner tonight I wonder if you could finish the report for today I was wondering if you could hel me with this exercise before you left

Mario Hidalgo

I could use these expressions at home to delegate some tasks. For example: * I was wondering if you could walk the dog after work * I thought maybe you could wash the dishes while I cook dinner

jesusgabo04

I wonder if you can give me a hand with those boxes and put them in the truck outside

Mario Cesar Santillana Valdivia

I think that it could be in all situations but principally at work, because at home and at school there is certain familiarity and confidence with other people.

Daniela Buitrago

I can use these expressions in different situations like: Home --> I wonder if you could clean the table Work --> I thought if you could explain me what they said in the meeting School --> I was wondering if you could lend me your notes to study for the exam

Gerardo Vélez

These expressions can be used in all spaces, home, school, work, every time you want to ask for things in a more polite way: * I was wondering if you could close the windows before you leave * I thought that you could finish this application before the end of the day * I thought you may cook the dinner while I study

Miguel Ángel Torres Vega

hace 5 meses

I was wondering if you could help me with this framework. I thought if you may left me a hand to finish this homework. I was wondering if you could help me for wash the dishes

Eder Javier Espinoza Becerra

hace 5 meses

-I was wondering if you could do the psychotherapeutic exercises at home. -I thought you might come to the psychotherapy session today

Jerónimo Álvarez Calvachi

hace 5 meses

I was wondering if you could bring me that bottle of water. I thought maybe you should help us with this project. I was wondering if you may help me with the code because I don't have enough time to do that by my self.

Manuel Sandoya

I was wondering if you could push your code changes to the project we're working on before you left. I thought maybe you can do the chores this week since I'll be very occupied studying for my interview this week.

Miguel Enrique Restrepo Cabrera

I was wondering if you could replace the light for the room. I thought you may replace the light for the room.

Sergio Daniel Castañeda Pérez

I totally see these expressions at work. It is an excellent way to ask for things in a very polite way. At home, I can use them to avoid conflicts expressing my opinions without judging others, just communicating the way I see things.

Erika Julieth Alarcón Meléndez

I don't know if these sentences are correct: * I thought you could cook dinner tonight. * I wonder if you could cook dinner tonight. I ask because I'm not sure if it's correct use "could" in these sentences.

David Tobar

It's important to ask things politely because, in Spanish, we have words that help us modulate the tone of sentences, but in English, that is not the case. To soften the tone, we might use words like "thought" and "wondered" to ask politely. For example, at work, we can say: "I was wondering if you could provide me with further information about the project" instead of "Could you provide me with further information about the project, please?" At home, there are many situations where we might use a polite approach; for example, "I thought you might take out the trash today" instead of just giving an order. Finally, at school, we must show the behavior we have learned at home by saying things like, "I wonder if you can lend me a pencil" or anything else you need. But remember to do it politely always.

Sheila Cabanelas Juncal

I was wondering if you could walk the dogs after work. I thought you might walk the dogs after work.

Antonio Rodríguez Peña

I thought if my team finished the issue before they leave I wondered if my daugther wash the dishes today I thought if the professor explain the lesson twice

Maria Camila Hernandez Vargas

I can use these expressions at any moment... because I can be nice to people and be a kind person trying to talk with love.

Rosa Morales

* I thought maybe you can share me the app design. * I wonder if you can sweep the floor this week. * I was wondering if you could work for me, please.

I thought you could go out with the pet. I was wondering if you could help me sending the email

Natalia Cortes

I was supposed to wake up early but my clock wasn’t working

Giovanni Rincón Quintero

I thought you could create a web page for me, and then I could talk to my boss about your excellent skills.

CRISTIAN ADRIAN SAAVEDRA SARMIENTO

* I was wondering if you can keep your promise. * I tought you might be present at tonight's event.

Gustavo Alexander Dávila Ayala

I think these expressions can be used in all scenarios, at work it could be useful to ask polite something our colleagues, at home to communicate better with our family, and at school to promote a better culture

Jonathan Gonzalez

This kind of expressions can be used in all situations in the personal life, we need to be polite in every moment

Cristian Camilo Bulla Murcia

At work: I use them when I writte an email or ask for a request personally: * I was wondering If you had able to check the updates on the app preview.

Alejandro Zuñiga Saavedra

# Thought and Wondered / Asking Politely Practice: What is a more polite expression? Give me the password please. \- I thought you could give me the password. \- I was wondering if you could give me the password. Can you cook dinner tonight? \- I thought you might cook dinner tonight. \- I wonder if you can cook dinner tonight. Could you mop the floor for me? \- I thought you could mop the floor for me. \- I wonder if you could mop the floor for me. Finish that design before you leave. \- I thought maybe you could finish that design before you leave. \- I was wondering if you could finish that design before you left. Practice exercise: When do you think you can use these expressions in your personal life? At work? \- I thought maybe you could send that email about the meeting to all areas. At home? \- I wonder if you could call your grandmother and let her know about tomorrow's dinner. At school? \- I wonder if you can replace Ms. Smith in the language class tomorrow.

Kevin Parra Lopez

"Thought" and "wondered" are gentle verbs often used to soften requests or questions, making them sound more polite and less direct. Here’s how you can use them effectively in communication: ### 1. **Using "Thought"** When you use "thought" in a request or question, it implies that you have been considering something for a while, which can make the listener more receptive to what you're about to say. It signals that your query or request is thoughtful and not impulsive. **Examples:** * "I **thought** I might ask if you could help me with this report." * "I **thought** about what you said and wondered if we could discuss it further." ### 2. **Using "Wondered"** "Wondered" is used to express curiosity in a gentle way. It makes questions seem less like demands and more like genuine inquiries, which can be more comfortable for the person being asked. **Examples:** * "I **wondered** if you had a moment to discuss the project timeline." * "I **wondered** if you could share your thoughts on this proposal." ### Tips for Using "Thought" and "Wondered" Politely: * **Combine with modal verbs:** Using modal verbs like "could" or "might" further softens the request. E.g., "I wondered if you could help me with this." * **Add gratitude:** Show appreciation by prefacing or concluding with thanks. E.g., "I thought to ask you about this, and I appreciate your time." * **Be genuine:** Ensure that your use of these words aligns with genuine curiosity or consideration, as insincerity can sometimes be perceived even in polite language. * **Consider tone and context:** The effectiveness of these words also depends on your tone of voice and the context in which you are communicating. They are usually more suitable for formal or semi-formal settings. By incorporating these approaches, you can make your requests and questions feel more respectful and less imposing.

Kevin Parra Lopez

"Thought" and "wondered" are gentle verbs often used to soften requests or questions, making them sound more polite and less direct. Here’s how you can use them effectively in communication: \### 1. \*\*Using "Thought"\*\* When you use "thought" in a request or question, it implies that you have been considering something for a while, which can make the listener more receptive to what you're about to say. It signals that your query or request is thoughtful and not impulsive. \*\*Examples:\*\* \- "I \*\*thought\*\* I might ask if you could help me with this report." \- "I \*\*thought\*\* about what you said and wondered if we could discuss it further." \### 2. \*\*Using "Wondered"\*\* "Wondered" is used to express curiosity in a gentle way. It makes questions seem less like demands and more like genuine inquiries, which can be more comfortable for the person being asked. \*\*Examples:\*\* \- "I \*\*wondered\*\* if you had a moment to discuss the project timeline." \- "I \*\*wondered\*\* if you could share your thoughts on this proposal." \### Tips for Using "Thought" and "Wondered" Politely: \- \*\*Combine with modal verbs:\*\* Using modal verbs like "could" or "might" further softens the request. E.g., "I wondered if you could help me with this." \- \*\*Add gratitude:\*\* Show appreciation by prefacing or concluding with thanks. E.g., "I thought to ask you about this, and I appreciate your time." \- \*\*Be genuine:\*\* Ensure that your use of these words aligns with genuine curiosity or consideration, as insincerity can sometimes be perceived even in polite language. \- \*\*Consider tone and context:\*\* The effectiveness of these words also depends on your tone of voice and the context in which you are communicating. They are usually more suitable for formal or semi-formal settings.

Diana Clemencia Rojas Charry

I think these expressions could use them in very formal activities such a meeting with a new client or a c level person.

Santiago Ocampo Hernandez

I was wondering if you could support me with the project. I thought you could go to the market for the groceries. I wonder if you can give me your class notes.

Andrés Felipe Aldana Pinto

I think i can use this expressions with our loved ones. I mean our family to be really kind with them

María Paula León López

I was wondering if you could help me with the report. I thought maybe you could wash the dishes I thought if you could lower your voice.

Andrea Andrea Cruz

I was wondering if maybe I can use my vacation days.

Lourdes Perez

I could use this expressions at work, because often I have to ask for different task from my team.

Carlos Andrés Hurtado Riera

i was wondering if you were able to come to the office this saturday i touth maybe you could tell me what is the product the client is requiring

Miguel Fernando Cruz Santiago

I think the expressions might be used even in my native language, they are polite in many life situations, maybe If I use them all the time, my friends could get exhausted, but the sentences fit with my personality.

Juliana Gómez

. i was wondering if you could finish to record the video today \- I thought maybe you could finish to record the video today

Juan Martín Guzmán Salas

Can you do the Landing page? I thought you might do the Landing page. I wonder if you can do the Landing page.

Irmin kaled Cisneros Reyes

I wonder if you could help me study. I thought you could finish the project for me.

Christian Acuña

I thought you could shut your mouth. I thought you could give me a hand with this. I thought you could come early tonight. I was wondering if you want to go to a movie. I was wondering if you can accept me on Instagram. I was wondering if you help me work out.

Camila Zafra

I was wondering if you could make the dinner tonight. I thought you could make the dinner tonight.

Fredt Bogotá

I thought you could send the inform tomorrow. I was wondering you could send the inform tomorrow.

At work when im going to ask for something to my team, so as not to sound rude.

Juan Manuel Londoño

I'm wondering if you could deliver those research transcripts before Monday. I thought if you could deliver the report by 5 pm.

Laura Gabriela Castro González

I think that I can use this expressions at work becouse my coworkers are so serius.

Stiven Fernando Garzon Beltran

I wonder if you could give a hand with the dishes?

Andres Escandon Victoria

I think I can use this expression everyday in many situations.

I was wondering if you could finish the content of that user flow today.

Jorge Orozco

I think we can use these expressions at home to teach our childred to be polite. I think we can use these expressions at work to stimulate coworkers to do something. I think we can use also at the school to show our good education. These expression should help us to get beter results.

Daniel Humberto Ortiz Vargas

i was wondering if you could finish that Essay for tomorrow

Daniel Humberto Ortiz Vargas

I was wondering if you can cook dinner tonight

Miguel R Montilla

* At work: I was wondering if I could leave earlier today * At home: I thought you can prepare some chocolate cake to eat after dinner * At school: I was wondering if you can help me with my task

Mateo Giraldo

i haven thinking about and in my personal life i could use these expressionss for my job like: i thought you coul finish the report for me. I was wondering if you might finish the report for me

Camilo Andrés Villegas Roche

i can use these esxpressions in diferent kind of activities that I made with others

Marisela Sevilla

1. I thought if you were able to finish the final report before you go. 2. I was wondering if you were able to cook our lunch tomorrow. 3. I didn´t come yesterday because I was sick. I thought if was able to borrow your notes.

Adderly Acevedo

* I was wondering if you could teach me how to improve my English pronunciation. * I thought you could help me to learn more about Azure cloud services.

Diego Felipe Romero Romero