No. 876 in Portuguese
talvez
Perhaps; maybe.
In a sentence
Talvez eu vá ao cinema amanhã.
Perhaps I will go to the cinema tomorrow.
Used to express uncertainty or possibility about an action or decision in the future.
Ele está atrasado, talvez tenha perdido o ônibus.
He is late; maybe he missed the bus.
Used to express speculation or a possible explanation for a current situation.
Se você estiver disponível, talvez possamos estudar juntos.
If you are available, perhaps we could study together.
Used to indicate a suggestion or tentative plan, dependent on fulfilling a condition.
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