Quizás (en. Maybe)

/kiˈsas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something may happen but is not certain.

Maybe we will go to the movies tonight.

Quizás vayamos al cine esta noche.

Expresses uncertainty about a statement.

Maybe he won't come to the meeting.

Quizás él no venga a la reunión.

Used to suggest an option.

Maybe you should call him before deciding.

Quizás deberías llamarlo antes de decidir.

From Latin 'quid esset', which means 'what would it be'.

maybe yes, maybe no

Indicates indecision between two options.

quizás sí, quizás no

maybe later

Suggests the possibility of doing something at another time.

quizás más tarde

maybe it's not the right time

Refers to doubting the appropriate time to do something.

quizás no sea el momento adecuado

perhaps

Variant of perhaps, with the same meaning.

quizá

possible

That may happen or be; that is not impossible.

posible

doubt

Uncertainty about the truth of something.

duda

In informal situations, used to avoid commitments.

Maybe we will stop by your house after the party.

Quizás pasemos por tu casa después de la fiesta.

Used humorously to express laziness.

Maybe, but I’d rather stay home and watch television.

Quizás, pero mejor me quedo en casa a ver televisión.