Quizá (en. Maybe)

kiˈsa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Expresses a supposition or possibility.

Perhaps I will come to the party tonight.

Quizá venga a la fiesta esta noche.

Used to indicate that what was said may not be true.

Perhaps we won't have class tomorrow.

Quizá no tengamos clase mañana.

Used to express uncertainty.

Perhaps we should go to the doctor.

Quizá deberíamos ir al médico.

From Latin 'quis sit', meaning 'who knows'.

perhaps tomorrow

indicates that something may happen the next day.

quizá mañana

perhaps yes, perhaps no

expresses doubt about the statement that has been made.

quizá sí, quizá no

I don't know, perhaps

expresses uncertainty about an answer.

no sé, quizá

maybe

indicates a possibility similar to 'perhaps'.

tal vez

it could be

expresses a possibility or probability.

puede ser

perhaps

synonym that is used interchangeably.

quizás

Possibility within an informal context.

Perhaps we will go to the movies after work.

Quizá vamos al cine después del trabajo.

Expression of doubt in casual conversations.

Perhaps if I feel encouraged, I'll jump in to dance.

Quizá si me animo, me lanzo a bailar.