Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Can I get you» se utiliza comúnmente para ofrecer algo a alguien de manera educada o para preguntar si la persona desea recibir algo. Se traduce al español de manera aproximada como «¿Puedo traerte...» o «¿Te puedo ofrecer...». Esta frase es muy usada en situaciones de servicio al cliente, como en restaurantes o cafeterías, donde el personal puede preguntar: «Can I get you anything else?» («¿Puedo traerte algo más?»).
Usos comunes de «Can I get you»:
- Ofrecer bebidas o comida: «Can I get you a drink?» («¿Puedo ofrecerte una bebida?»)
- Ofrecer asistencia o ayuda: «Can I get you anything?» («¿Puedo traerte algo?»)
La expresión es una manera cortés y amigable de mostrar disponibilidad para ayudar o servir a otra persona. Es importante recordar que esta frase se adapta según la formalidad de la situación, y es una forma efectiva de demostrar atención y cortesía en contextos sociales y profesionales.
Today's Sentences
- Can I get you a drink?
- Can I get you something to eat?
- Can I get you a blanket?
- Can I get you anything?
- Can I get you anything else?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I get you a drink?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to see me.
I thought of you and wanted to stop by.
Can I get you a drink?
A glass of water would be great.
Thanks.
Gracias.
Situation 2
Can I get you a drink?
Yes, I’d like an orange juice please.
Sure thing.
I’ll keep the menu in case we want to order something else.
Thank you.
Gracias.
02
Can I get you something to eat?
Situation 1
Can I get you something to eat?
Yes, we’d like a Caesar Salad, Gorgonzola Pizza, and the Grilled Salmon.
Anything else?
That’s all.
Thank you.
Gracias.
Situation 2
When did you get home?
Just now.
Can I get you something to eat?
Not right now.
I’ll wait for dinner.
Esperaré para la cena.
03
Can I get you a blanket?
Situation 1
It’s chilly today.
Can I get you a blanket?
I’d love a blanket.
I’ll get you one from the closet.
Situation 2
It’s a little cold in my room.
Can I get you a blanket?
Yes, please.
Sure.
It’s a bit chilly in the hospital today.
Hace un poco de frío en el hospital hoy.
04
Can I get you anything?
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I feel a little under the weather.
Can I get you anything?
I think maybe I’ll go to see the doctor.
Situation 2
Can I get you anything?
Yes, do you know what isle the sport’s equipment is?
They should be in aisle 4 and 5.
Thank you!
05
Can I get you anything else?
Situation 1
How is your food?
It’s really delicious!
Can I get you anything else?
Not for now.
Thank you for asking.
Gracias por preguntar.
Writer's Note
Don't forget that adding "please" and/or "thank you" can make your request more polite. You can ask the same question but the overall tone of the sentence changes when you add a "please" or "thank you". Being polite doesn't cost you anything, in fact you can be upfront and frank but still be polite.
Tip #1:
We all want to speak more like a native speaker. Have you tried blending "get+you" together to make "getcha"? Your sentence would be "What can I getcha?".
Todos queremos hablar más como un hablante nativo. ¿Has intentado combinar "get+you" para formar "getcha"? Tu oración sería "What can I getcha?".
Tip #2:
Try replacing "May" instead of "Can" and deliver the request in different ways through better word choices.
Examples:
1. Can I have a glass of water? 👉 May I have a glass of water?
2. Can you turn on the light? 👉 Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. Can I use your phone? 👉 May I use your phone?
4. Can I borrow your book? 👉 May I borrow your book?
Intenta reemplazar "May" en lugar de "Can" y realiza la solicitud de diferentes maneras a través de mejores elecciones de palabras.
Ejemplos:
1. ¿Can I have a glass of water? 👉 ¿May I have a glass of water?
2. ¿Can you turn on the light? 👉 ¿Can you turn on the light, please? Thank you!
3. ¿Can I use your phone? 👉 ¿May I use your phone?
4. ¿Can I borrow your book? 👉 ¿May I borrow your book?
Now here are some creative examples using "Can I get you":
1. Can I get you a cozy blanket and a good book for this rainy afternoon?
2. Can I get you something sweet to go with your coffee?
3. Can I get you a better seat with a view of the sunset?
4. Can I get you some quiet time? You look like you need a break.
5. Can I get you a playlist for your mood today?
6. Can I get you a refill before your cup even runs out?
7. Can I get you a smile with that story?
8. Can I get you anything else before you settle in?
2. ¿Te consigo algo dulce para acompañar tu café?
3. ¿Te consigo un mejor asiento con vista al atardecer?
4. ¿Te consigo un momento de tranquilidad? Pareces necesitar un descanso.
5. ¿Te consigo una lista de reproducción para tu estado de ánimo hoy?
6. ¿Te consigo un relleno antes de que se acabe tu taza?
7. ¿Te consigo una sonrisa con esa historia?
8. ¿Te consigo algo más antes de que te acomodes?
