23. sometimes with 'perhaps' phrases to stress doubt

Question 1

Translate this word or phrase that can be used with the subjunctive to stress doubt

Give an example of when a word or phrase meaning ‘perhaps’ or ‘maybe’ is used with the subjunctive to stress doubt

Answer 1

Tal vez tengamos suerte.

Maybe we’ll be lucky.

Question 2

Translate this word or phrase that can be used with the subjunctive to stress doubt

Give an example of when a word or phrase meaning ‘perhaps’ or ‘maybe’ is used with the indicative because the situation is more probable than improbable

Answer 2

Tal vez llego a la cita a tiempo.

Perhaps I’ll be on time for my appointment.

Question 3

Translate this word or phrase that can be used with the subjunctive to stress doubt

Give five phrases that mean ‘perhaps’ or ‘maybe’

Answer 3

• acaso
• a lo mejor
• tal vez
• puede (ser) que
• quizás or quizá