Perhaps

/pərˈhæps/

Spanish Translation

quizás

Part of Speech

  • adverb

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Etymology

From Middle English *perhap*, equivalent to *per* ('by, through') + *hap* ('chance, fortune').

Del inglés medio *perhap*, equivalente a *per* ('por, a través de') + *hap* ('suerte, fortuna').

Meanings

adverb

Possibly; maybe.

Posiblemente; tal vez.

Perhaps it will rain tomorrow.

Quizás llueva mañana.

Example Sentences

Perhaps we should leave now.

Quizás deberíamos irnos ahora.

Perhaps he is right.

Tal vez tenga razón.

Perhaps it's best to wait.

Quizás sea mejor esperar.

Synonyms

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Phrases

  • Perhaps so
    Quizás sí
  • Perhaps a little
    Quizás un poco
  • Perhaps another time
    Quizás en otro momento

Idioms

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    No hay modismos específicos que usen directamente 'quizás'.
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Proverbs

  • There are no specific proverbs directly using 'perhaps'.
    No hay proverbios específicos que usen directamente 'quizás'.
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Usage Notes

Used to express uncertainty or possibility.

Se usa para expresar incertidumbre o posibilidad.

Notes for Learners

  • 'Perhaps' is less direct than 'definitely' or 'certainly'.

    'Quizás' es menos directo que 'definitivamente' o 'ciertamente'.

  • It can be used to express politeness or uncertainty.

    Se puede usar para expresar cortesía o incertidumbre.

  • Pay attention to the context to understand the degree of uncertainty.

    Presta atención al contexto para comprender el grado de incertidumbre.

Collocations

  • Perhaps surprisingly
    Quizás sorprendentemente
  • Perhaps not
    Quizás no
  • Perhaps the best
    Quizás el mejor

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'perhaps' when certainty is required.

    Usar 'quizás' cuando se requiere certeza.

  • Misunderstanding the level of politeness conveyed by 'perhaps'.

    Malinterpretar el nivel de cortesía transmitido por 'quizás'.

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    Confundir 'quizás' con 'quién sabe'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'perhaps' to soften a suggestion or request.

    Usa 'quizás' para suavizar una sugerencia o petición.

  • Combine 'perhaps' with other adverbs of possibility for nuance.

    Combina 'quizás' con otros adverbios de posibilidad para matizar.

  • Be mindful of the tone 'perhaps' creates - less assertive.

    Ten en cuenta el tono que crea 'quizás': menos asertivo.