A small figure stands at a fork in a dirt path in a brightly lit meadow, looking thoughtfully at the two diverging routes, symbolizing uncertainty or possibility.

quizas

kee-SAHS

adverbA2

perhaps?Expressing possibility,maybe?Expressing possibility

Also:possibly?Formal synonym

📝 In Action

Quizás vamos al cine esta noche.

Perhaps we are going to the cinema tonight.

No sé si puedo ir. Quizás mañana tenga tiempo.

I don't know if I can go. Maybe tomorrow I will have time.

Si no estudias, quizás no pases el examen.

If you don't study, perhaps you won't pass the exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tal vez (perhaps, maybe)
a lo mejor (maybe, perhaps (more informal))

Common Collocations

Quizás sí, quizás no – Maybe yes, maybe no
Y quizás lo más importante... – And perhaps the most important thing...

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Subjunctive

When 'quizás' talks about a future possibility or something uncertain, the verb that follows often needs to be in a special form (the subjunctive) to show that doubt: 'Quizás venga mañana' (Perhaps he comes tomorrow).

Using the Indicative

If 'quizás' refers to something that is probably true or is used as a simple guess about the present, you can use the normal verb form (the indicative): 'Quizás está en casa' (Maybe he is at home).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Dropping the Accent

Mistake: "Using 'quizas' in formal writing."

Correction: The official, standard spelling is 'quizás' (with an accent mark over the 'á'). The word 'quizas' without the accent is commonly used but is technically incorrect according to the Royal Spanish Academy.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

You can usually place 'quizás' at the beginning of the sentence or immediately before the verb: 'Mañana quizás llueva' or 'Quizás mañana llueva.' Both are correct.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: quizas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'quizás' to express future uncertainty?

📚 More Resources

Words that Rhyme with quizas

jamás

más

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between 'quizás' and 'tal vez'?

For most learners, no. They both mean 'perhaps' or 'maybe' and are interchangeable. 'Quizás' is slightly more common in Spain, while 'tal vez' is very popular across Latin America, but both are universally understood.

Do I need the accent mark (quizás)?

Yes, officially you should use the accent mark: 'quizás.' However, because the word is so common, many native speakers drop the accent in informal writing (writing 'quizas'). You should use 'quizás' in formal settings or exams.