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"Perhaps" 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 "perhaps" and "probably" below.
perhaps(
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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
You can't find your keys? Perhaps you left them in the car.¿No puedes encontrar tus llaves? Tal vez las dejaste en el carro.
b. quizás
Perhaps we'll see each other soon, perhaps we won't.Quizás nos veamos pronto, quizás no.
c. quizá
If we don't want to arrive late, perhaps we should take a taxi.Si no queremos llegar tarde, quizá deberíamos tomar un taxi.
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probably(
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buh
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bli
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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. 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.
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