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"Quizás" is an adverb which is often translated as "maybe", and "a lo mejor" is a phrase which is also often translated as "maybe". Learn more about the difference between "quizás" and "a lo mejor" below.
quizás(
kee
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sahs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (possibly)
quizá
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (possibly)
a lo mejor(
ah
loh
meh
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hohr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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.
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.
