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quizás

/kee-SAS/

AdverbA2

maybe?General uncertainty,perhaps?Slightly more formal than 'maybe'

Also:possibly?Expressing a potential outcome

📝 In Action

Quizás voy al cine esta noche.

Maybe I'll go to the movies tonight.

No ha llegado. Quizás perdió el autobús.

He hasn't arrived. Perhaps he missed the bus.

Quizás sea mejor que esperemos un poco.

Perhaps it would be better if we wait a little.

¿Vas a la fiesta? —Quizás sí, quizás no.

Are you going to the party? —Maybe yes, maybe no.

Word Connections

Synonyms

quizá (maybe, perhaps)
tal vez (maybe, perhaps)
a lo mejor (maybe, probably)
posiblemente (possibly)

Antonyms

seguramente (surely, certainly)
definitivamente (definitely)
sin duda (without a doubt)

Common Collocations

quizás sí, quizás no – maybe yes, maybe no

💡 Grammar Points

Maybe Indicative, Maybe Subjunctive?

What comes after quizás can change depending on how sure you feel. If you think something is more likely, use the normal verb form ('Quizás viene' - Maybe he's coming). If you feel it's less likely or more doubtful, you can use a special verb form called the subjunctive ('Quizás venga'). The good news is, both are often correct and it's a subtle difference!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using `quizás` at the end

Mistake: "Voy al cine, quizás."

Correction: It's much more natural to put `quizás` at the beginning of the idea: `Quizás voy al cine`. While not strictly wrong, placing it at the end sounds very much like an English speaker's habit.

⭐ Usage Tips

`Quizás` vs. `Quizá`

Quizás and quizá (without the 's') mean the exact same thing and you can use them interchangeably. Quizás is a little more common, especially when the next word starts with a vowel, because it helps the words flow together more smoothly.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: quizás

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence best expresses a stronger sense of doubt or a more hypothetical 'maybe'?

📚 More Resources

Words that Rhyme with quizás

demás

jamás

compás

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'quizás', 'tal vez', and 'a lo mejor'?

They all mean 'maybe' and are often interchangeable. The main difference is grammatical. With `quizás` and `tal vez`, you can choose to use a special verb form (the subjunctive) to show more doubt. With `a lo mejor`, you ALWAYS use the normal verb form. It's a bit more conversational and a great, simple choice for beginners!

Do I have to use the subjunctive after 'quizás'?

No, you don't! Using the normal verb form (the indicative) is perfectly correct and very common. Using the special subjunctive form just adds a subtle layer of meaning, suggesting a bit more doubt. When you're starting out, don't worry too much and just use the normal form.