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"Maybe" is an adverb which is often translated as "tal vez", and "it's me" is a phrase which is often translated as "soy yo". Learn more about the difference between "maybe" and "it's me" below.
maybe(
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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. tal vez
Maybe you should talk less and listen more.Tal vez deberías hablar menos y escuchar más.
b. quizás
Maybe I'll have time to go to the store on Saturday.Quizás tenga tiempo para ir a la tienda el sábado.
c. a lo mejor
Maybe she was born with it.A lo mejor nació con eso.
d. quizá
Maybe you should find a new friend.Quizá deberías encontrar un amigo nuevo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm not sure if I can go yet. - Shall I put you down as a maybe then?No estoy segura todavía de si podré ir. - ¿Te pongo entonces como quizá?
Is that a yes then? - No, it's a maybe.¿Entonces tu respuesta es que sí? - No, más bien diría que tal vez.
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it's me(
ihts
 
mi
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. soy yo
Is that you or your sister in this picture? - It's me.¿La que está en esta foto eres tú o es tu hermana? - Soy yo.
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