Talvez (en. Maybe)

/talˈβes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Used to suppose an alternative.

I'm not sure, maybe we should decide later.

No estoy seguro, tal vez deberíamos decidir más tarde.

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.

From Latin 'talis' (such) and 'videre' (to see), combined to express a sense of possibility.

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

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

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.