Perhaps meanings in Portuguese

talvez

Example:

Perhaps we should leave early to avoid traffic.

Talvez devêssemos sair cedo para evitar o trânsito.

I will perhaps join you later.

Eu talvez me junte a você mais tarde.

Usage: informalContext: Used when suggesting a possibility or uncertainty.

Note: This is the most common translation and is used in both spoken and written contexts.

quem sabe

Example:

Perhaps we can meet again someday.

Quem sabe possamos nos encontrar novamente algum dia.

Perhaps he will show up at the party.

Quem sabe ele apareça na festa.

Usage: informalContext: Typically used in casual conversation to express hope or uncertainty.

Note: This phrase conveys a sense of hope or possibility, often with a more optimistic tone.

pode ser

Example:

Perhaps we could try a different approach.

Pode ser que possamos tentar uma abordagem diferente.

Perhaps it’s time to rethink our strategy.

Pode ser que seja hora de repensar nossa estratégia.

Usage: informalContext: Used to suggest a possibility or to agree with a suggestion.

Note: Commonly used in conversational contexts to indicate agreement with a suggestion.

quem sabe se

Example:

Perhaps if we leave now, we will make it on time.

Quem sabe se sairmos agora, chegaremos a tempo.

Perhaps if it rains, we will stay indoors.

Quem sabe se chover, ficaremos dentro de casa.

Usage: informalContext: Used when contemplating a situation that depends on certain conditions.

Note: This expression emphasizes uncertainty and is often used in hypothetical scenarios.

potentially

Potentially means that something is capable of happening or being true.

Example: There is potentially a solution to this problem.

Note: Potentially implies a higher degree of likelihood compared to perhaps.

Maybe

Used to express uncertainty or possibility.

Example: Maybe we should go to the movies tonight.

Note: Synonymous with 'perhaps'; often used interchangeably.

Possibly

Indicating something is within the realm of possibility.

Example: It's possibly going to rain later.

Note: Slightly more formal than 'perhaps' and conveys a stronger sense of likelihood.

Could be

Suggesting a potential outcome or course of action.

Example: It could be a good idea to start early tomorrow.

Note: More specific in proposing a potential situation or action.

It may be the case

Indicating a possibility or likelihood of a situation.

Example: It may be the case that she forgot to call.

Note: Formal and often used in more complex or nuanced situations.

In all likelihood

Expressing a high probability or strong possibility.

Example: In all likelihood, they won't arrive on time.

Note: Conveys a greater sense of certainty compared to 'perhaps'.

Conceivably

Suggesting a situation that is possible to imagine or consider.

Example: Conceivably, we could finish the project by next week.

Note: Emphasizes the idea of something being conceivable or imaginable.

It's possible

Acknowledging the potential for something to occur.

Example: It's possible that he already knows about the plan.

Note: Directly states the likelihood of a situation without much uncertainty.

Likely

Expressing a high probability or strong expectation.

Example: It's likely that they will choose the red option.

Note: More confident in predicting an outcome compared to 'perhaps'.

Maybe so

It is a casual way of expressing uncertainty or agreement. It is often used in a non-committal manner.

Example: I think we should go to the park today. Maybe so.

Note: It is more informal than 'perhaps' and tends to be used in a more colloquial setting.

Might as well

This phrase implies that since there are no strong reasons not to do something, one might as well go ahead and do it.

Example: Shall we see a movie tonight? Might as well.

Note: It is more assertive and decisive than 'perhaps'.

I guess

This expresses uncertainty or likelihood without a strong commitment.

Example: Should we grab dinner at that new place? I guess so.

Note: It is less definitive and more casual than 'perhaps'.

Possibly so

This indicates a chance or likelihood of something happening, without a strong statement of certainty.

Example: Do you think she will come? Possibly so.

Note: It carries a similar meaning to 'perhaps', but is slightly more informal and less commonly used.

Seems like it

This suggests a high probability or likelihood of something being true or happening.

Example: Are we meeting at 3 pm? Seems like it.

Note: It is more indicative of confidence compared to 'perhaps'.

Chances are

This implies that there is a probability or likelihood of something happening.

Example: Will they win the match? Chances are.

Note: It is more definitive than 'perhaps' and indicates a higher level of likelihood.

It could go either way

This suggests that the outcome or decision is uncertain and could have different results.

Example: Do you think he'll like the gift? It could go either way.

Note: It emphasizes the uncertainty more strongly than 'perhaps' does.

Perhaps we should wait a little longer before making a decision.

Talvez devêssemos esperar um pouco mais antes de tomar uma decisão.

She will perhaps come to the party, but she hasn't decided yet.

Ela talvez venha para a festa, mas ainda não decidiu.

Perhaps it would be better to take a different route.

Talvez seja melhor pegar uma rota diferente.

Perhaps - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: perhaps

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): perhaps

Syllabification and Stress

perhaps Contains 2 syllables: per • haps

Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈhaps

per haps , pər ˈhaps (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

perhaps: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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