Spanish · Question Words

Tal vez

Maybe / Perhaps

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to express possibility or uncertainty.

Example

Tal vez voy mañana.

Maybe I will go tomorrow.

Etymology

'Tal vez' originates from the Latin 'talis' meaning such and 'vices', meaning times, combining to suggest uncertainty or possibility.

How & Where It’s Used

'Tal vez' is used informally in spoken language and in writing to express possibility. It can fit into both formal and casual contexts as needed.

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