May I have a bottle of wine vs Can I have a bottle of wine

Both "May I have a bottle of wine?" and "Can I have a bottle of wine?" are correct and commonly used in English. They are both polite ways to ask for something. The difference lies in the level of formality, with "may" being slightly more formal than "can."

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May I have a bottle of wine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask for something. It is slightly more formal than using "can."

Examples:

May I have a bottle of wine, please?
May I have a glass of water?
May I have the check, please?
May I have a moment of your time?
May I have some more information?

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I have a bottle of wine, but it's been open for weeks.
We can have a bottle of wine and say our good-byes.
You know, I have a bottle of wine I've been saving for a victory in a big case, but honestly, me trusting Katie more than you do is so much sweeter.
And I have a bottle of very good wine tucked away for a rainy day.
I'll open a bottle of wine.
I turned the corner and there was Kassin carrying a bottle of wine.
He wanted to sell me a bottle of wine for $100,000.
I snuck a bottle of wine home in my purse.
I propose we order a bottle of wine.
I should have brought a bottle of wine.
Maybe a bottle of wine and then an apology.
You bought a bottle of wine.
He bought a bottle of wine for $300.
- I set out a bottle of wine.
And open a bottle of wine.
Jules after a bottle of wine and a compliment on her calves.
Some pizza and a bottle of wine with the right person.
And everyone bring a bottle of wine.
Sharing a bottle of wine with my girlfriends.
A bottle of wine, hot tub...

Alternatives:

Could I have a bottle of wine?
Might I have a bottle of wine?
Would it be possible for me to have a bottle of wine?
Is it permissible for me to have a bottle of wine?
Am I allowed to have a bottle of wine?

Can I have a bottle of wine

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask for something. It is slightly less formal than using "may."

Examples:

Can I have a bottle of wine, please?
Can I have a glass of water?
Can I have the check, please?
Can I have a moment of your time?
Can I have some more information?

Show examples from the web [+]

I have a bottle of wine, but it's been open for weeks.
We can have a bottle of wine and say our good-byes.
Can I open a bottle of wine?
You know, I have a bottle of wine I've been saving for a victory in a big case, but honestly, me trusting Katie more than you do is so much sweeter.
And I have a bottle of very good wine tucked away for a rainy day.
I'll open a bottle of wine.
I turned the corner and there was Kassin carrying a bottle of wine.
He wanted to sell me a bottle of wine for $100,000.
I snuck a bottle of wine home in my purse.
I propose we order a bottle of wine.
I should have brought a bottle of wine.
Maybe a bottle of wine and then an apology.
You bought a bottle of wine.
He bought a bottle of wine for $300.
- I set out a bottle of wine.
And open a bottle of wine.
Jules after a bottle of wine and a compliment on her calves.
Some pizza and a bottle of wine with the right person.
And everyone bring a bottle of wine.
Sharing a bottle of wine with my girlfriends.

Alternatives:

May I have a bottle of wine?
Could I have a bottle of wine?
Might I have a bottle of wine?
Would it be possible for me to have a bottle of wine?
Is it permissible for me to have a bottle of wine?

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May I have a bottle of wine vs Can I have a bottle of wine