Vorrei vs Voglio (I would like vs I want)
Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
Voglio un caffè. (too direct!)
'Vorrei' (conditional) is much more polite than 'voglio' (present). Always use 'vorrei' when ordering in Italy.
I would like a coffee, please.
I want a coffee. (sounds rude)
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