io vorrei avere

I would like to have

→ io

phrase Uncommon #17,888

I would like to have A polite way to express a desire to have something. The object usually follows, as in “Io vorrei avere un fratello” (“I would like to have a brother”).

IT: Io vorrei avere una casa al mare.

EN: I would like to have a house by the sea.

Io vorrei avere un pony.

I would like to have a pony.

Io vorrei avere i denti più puliti.

I would like to have cleaner teeth.

Io vorrei avere più energia.

I wish I had more energy.

Io vorrei avere la tua fortuna.

I wish I had your luck.

Io vorrei avere un fratello.

I would like to have a brother.

Io vorrei avere del ketchup a parte.

I’d like to have some ketchup on the side.

Io vorrei avere molto più denaro.

I wish I had a lot more money.

Io vorrei avere una voce come quella di Tom.

I’d like to have a voice like Tom’s.

Io vorrei avere la forza di Tom.

I wish I had Tom’s strength.

Io vorrei avere un biglietto, ma non ce l'ho.

I would like to have a ticket, but I don't have one.

— Oh Boy - Un caffè a Berlino (2012)

Io vorrei avere ancora una bambina.

I would like to have another little girl.

— Lo specchio (1975)

Io vorrei avere molti più soldi.

I wish I had a lot more money.