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"Maybe" is an adverb which is often translated as "tal vez", and "probably" is an adverb which is often translated as "probablemente". Learn more about the difference between "maybe" and "probably" below.
maybe(
mey
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bi
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word 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.
probably(
pra
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buh
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bli
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. probablemente
We'll probably go on vacation next month.Probablemente nos iremos de vacaciones el mes que viene.
b. seguramente
Will you come to the movies with us? - Probably. I'll let you know.¿Vendrás al cine con nosotros? - Seguramente. Te aviso.
