Spanish · Question Words
Tal vez
Maybe / Perhaps
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to express possibility or uncertainty.
Example
Tal vez voy mañana.
Maybe I will go tomorrow.
Etymology
'Tal vez' originates from the Latin 'talis' meaning such and 'vices', meaning times, combining to suggest uncertainty or possibility.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tal vez' is used informally in spoken language and in writing to express possibility. It can fit into both formal and casual contexts as needed.