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"A lo mejor" is a phrase which is often translated as "maybe", and "tal vez" is a phrase which is also often translated as "maybe". Learn more about the difference between "a lo mejor" and "tal vez" below.
a lo mejor(
ah
 
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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tal vez(
tahl
 
behs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. maybe
Tal vez se le olvidó que ustedes se iban a encontrar.Maybe she forgot that you were going to meet up.
b. perhaps
¿Tal vez le gustaría una taza de té, señora?Perhaps you would like a cup of tea, ma'am?
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