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"A lo mejor" is a phrase which is often translated as "maybe", and "quizás" is an adverb which is also often translated as "maybe". Learn more about the difference between "a lo mejor" and "quizás" below.
a lo mejor(
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loh
 
meh
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hohr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. maybe
A lo mejor me puedo quedar con mi amiga cuando visite Chicago.Maybe I can stay with my friend when I visit Chicago.
b. perhaps
¿Vas a venir esta noche? - A lo mejor.Are you coming tonight? - Perhaps.
c. may
Si hablas con la maestra, a lo mejor te dejará entregar la tarea tarde.If you speak to the teacher, she may let you hand in your homework late.
d. might
A lo mejor se quedan en casa porque tienen que cuidar a los niños.They might stay at home because they have to watch the kids.
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quizás(
kee
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sahs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. maybe
Quizás me equivoque, pero creo que a Megan le gusta Joe.Maybe I'm wrong, but I think Megan likes Joe.
b. perhaps
¿Podrá asistir a nuestra asamblea general, señora Cummins? - No lo sé. Quizás.Will you be able to attend our general meeting, Mrs. Cummins? - I don't know. Perhaps.
quizá
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. maybe
Quizá llueva hoy.Maybe it will rain today.
b. perhaps
Quizá podamos ir a la playa este fin de semana.Perhaps we can go to the beach this weekend.
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