Quizás (en. Perhaps)

/kiˈsas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Expresses doubt or a possibility regarding a statement.
They might come to the party tonight.
Quizás vengan a la fiesta esta noche.
Indicates that something is uncertain or that there is no certainty about it.
We should maybe consider other options.
Quizás deberíamos considerar otras opciones.
Used to present an alternative or assumption.
Maybe you should talk to him first.
Quizás deberías hablar con él primero.

Etymology

From Latin 'quasi', meaning 'maybe' or 'as if'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maybe yes, maybe no
Expresses uncertainty about a decision or situation.
quizás sí, quizás no
maybe tomorrow
Indicates that something may happen the next day.
quizás mañana
maybe it will help you
Suggestion that something could be useful.
quizás te ayude

Related Words

maybe
The older synonym of perhaps.
quizá
perhaps
Expression that also denotes possibility.
tal vez

Slang Meanings

It’s possible.
Maybe a storm will come, I don’t know.
Quizás caiga una tormenta, no lo sé.
Maybe so.
Maybe she is interested in the project.
Quizás ella esté interesada en el proyecto.