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    Acaso (en. Perhaps)

    /aˈkaso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    It is used to express doubt or possibility in a situation.
    By chance, did you see Juan at the party?
    Por acaso, ¿viste a Juan en la fiesta?
    It is used to refer to something that occurs unexpectedly or accidentally.
    Perhaps I didn't expect to run into you here.
    Acaso no esperaba encontrarme contigo aquí.
    It introduces a hypothetical situation.
    Do you perhaps think it might rain today?
    ¿Acaso crees que puede llover hoy?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'casus', which means 'fall' or 'event'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Perhaps not?
    It is used to reaffirm a statement.
    ¿Acaso no?
    Perhaps yes, perhaps no
    It expresses indecision or doubt about something.
    Acaso sí, acaso no
    By chance
    It indicates the possibility of something happening.
    Por acaso

    Related Words

    maybe
    Indicates possibility or probability.
    quizás
    perhaps
    Expresses doubt or a possible condition.
    tal vez
    possibly
    Suggests that something may happen.
    posiblemente

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in colloquial language to signal uncertainty.
    Perhaps they will invite me, but I'm not sure.
    Acaso me invitan, pero no estoy seguro.
    Expression used to emphasize that one is not certain.
    Maybe they didn't think it through before deciding.
    Acaso no lo pensaron bien antes de decidir.