Meaning
Used to express uncertainty or possibility.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'a lo mejor' is often preferred over 'quizás' in casual conversation. Mexicans use 'tal vez' and 'quizás' interchangeably, but 'quizá' (without the 's') is also common in formal writing. The use of the subjunctive after 'quizás' is a marker of higher education levels in many regions.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about the subjunctive mood yet. Just use 'quizás' with the indicative for now.
The 'S' rule
If you are in Latin America, pronounce the 'z' like an 's'. If in Spain, use the 'th' sound.
Meaning
Used to express uncertainty or possibility.
Keep it simple
Don't worry about the subjunctive mood yet. Just use 'quizás' with the indicative for now.
The 'S' rule
If you are in Latin America, pronounce the 'z' like an 's'. If in Spain, use the 'th' sound.
Politeness
Use 'quizás' to soften your opinions in meetings.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
___ llueva mañana.
Quizás is the only option that expresses uncertainty.
Which sentence is more natural?
Choose the best option.
Placing the adverb at the beginning is standard.
Respond to the question.
¿Vendrás a la reunión?
Quizás is the perfect non-committal answer.
Match the meaning.
Match 'Quizás' to its English equivalent.
Quizás = Maybe.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ llueva mañana.
Quizás is the only option that expresses uncertainty.
Choose the best option.
Placing the adverb at the beginning is standard.
¿Vendrás a la reunión?
Quizás is the perfect non-committal answer.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Quizás = Maybe.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is an adverb. It never changes.
Yes, but it is less common. 'Voy, quizás.'
None, they are the same.
In formal writing, yes. In speech, often no.
No, it is very polite.
Yes, 'Quizás sí' (Maybe yes).
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
Like 's' in Latin America, 'th' in Spain.
Related Phrases
Tal vez
synonymMaybe
A lo mejor
similarMaybe/Perhaps
Acaso
similarPerhaps
