Tanto en español como en inglés se puede
hacer una propuesta o dar un consejo en forma de una pregunta
lo que es más cortés que hacerlo de forma
afirmativa. Al usar el subjuntivo o formularlo de manera
negativa (no debes ir....) es todavía más
cortés. La tabla abajo muestra los verbos que pueden
servir para hacer propuestas o dar consejos.
verbo
forma
afirmación
must
afirmación
You must come and visit us in our new home.
You simply must think of others, too.
shall
pregunta
Shall we get you some help? Shall we have a party for your birthday?
should
pregunta
afirmación
Shouldn't you try and solve the problem, before you go on holidays?
You should be honest to yourself first and then try to advise others.
can
pregunta
afirmación
Can't we go to the movies tonight?
You can ask your teacher for some advise, she might be able to help you.
could
pregunta
afirmación
Could we have dinner at our favourite restaurant?
You still could apologise to her.
would
pregunta
afirmación
Wouldn't it be advisable / wise / better / nicer etc. to do it this way?
I would prefer / advise / think it better to change plans.
Como en los capítulos anteriores también
es posible proponer o aconsejar algo con un verbo pleno.
forma
ejemplo
imperativo
Let's go for dinner, shall we.
pregunta con 'Why'
Why don't we go for a walk, the weather is so nice.
pregunta con 'What'
What am I to do about this problem?
frase condicional 'if I
were you'
I would not go and buy a car with no money if I were you.
frase condicional 'if you
ask me'
If you ask me, I would go to the sea and just have a good time.
to advise
He advised me to go to see a doctor.
The best thing is
She said, the best thing was to go and ask.
had better
You had better check the tires before going on a long trip with the car.
