Talvez (en. Maybe)
/talˈβes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is possible or likely.
Maybe we'll go to the movies tonight.
Tal vez vayamos al cine esta noche.
Expresses doubt about a statement.
Maybe it's not the best idea.
Tal vez no sea la mejor idea.
Used to suppose an alternative.
I'm not sure, maybe we should decide later.
No estoy seguro, tal vez deberíamos decidir más tarde.
Etymology
From Latin 'talis' (such) and 'videre' (to see), combined to express a sense of possibility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
maybe yes
Indicates an affirmative possibility.
tal vez sí
maybe no
Indicates a negative possibility.
tal vez no
Maybe yes, maybe no
Expresses indecision about a matter.
Quizás sí, quizás no
Related Words
perhaps
Similar expression that also indicates possibility.
quizás
possibly
Adverb that indicates that something may be true.
posiblemente
probable
That has a high possibility of being true.
probable
Slang Meanings
Informal suggestion of possibility.
Maybe, if you have time, we could go out later.
Tal vez, si tienes tiempo, podríamos salir más tarde.
Way to express uncertainty in a relaxed manner.
Maybe I can do it, but I promise nothing.
Tal vez pueda hacerlo, pero no prometo nada.