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maybe, perhaps, possibly, annoyance, nuisance
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/kiˈθa/
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To indicate that something might happen.
Practice using quizá in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ese comentario fue un quizá que arruinó la fiesta.
    That comment was a trouble that ruined the party.
  • A lo mejor, quizá encontremos una solución.
    Perhaps, maybe we will find a solution.
  • ¿Quizás te gustaría acompañarnos?
    Would maybe you like to join us?
  • Mi hermano pequeño se ha convertido en un quizá para la familia.
    My little brother has become a pest for the family.
  • El proyecto se retrasó por un quizá inesperado.
    The project was delayed by an unexpected nuisance.

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acaso
carga
puede ser
inconveniente
estorbo
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fastidio
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tal vez
a lo mejor

Meanings

Express possibility

adverb
everyday
neutral
Indicates that something might happen or be true, showing uncertainty.

Examples

  • Quizá llueva mañana.
    maybe it will rain tomorrow.
  • No sé si quizás vendrá a la reunión.
    I don't know maybe he will come to the meeting.
  • Podrías quizá intentar otra vez.
    You could maybe try again.
  • Si quizá estudias, aprobarás el examen.
    If maybe you study, you will pass the exam.
  • No estoy seguro, quizá sea mejor esperar.
    I'm not sure, maybe it's better to wait.
  • ¿Quizás te gustaría acompañarnos?
    Would maybe you like to join us?
  • A lo mejor, quizá encontremos una solución.
    Perhaps, maybe we will find a solution.

Similar words

tal vez
quizás
acaso
posiblemente
puede ser
a lo mejorquizáquizá

Metaphorical reference to a nuisance

noun
social
informal
Used metaphorically in some regions to refer to a thing or person that is annoying or troublesome.

Examples

  • Ese ruido constante es un quizá que me saca de mis ideas.
    That constant noise is a nuisance that drives me out of my thoughts.
  • Mi hermano pequeño se ha convertido en un quizá para la familia.
    My little brother has become a pest for the family.
  • El tráfico de la ciudad es un quizá que nadie quiere.
    The city traffic is a annoyance that nobody wants.
  • Ese comentario fue un quizá que arruinó la fiesta.
    That comment was a trouble that ruined the party.
  • Para ella, el gato es un quizá que siempre está en su cama.
    For her, the cat is a pest that is always on her bed.
  • El proyecto se retrasó por un quizá inesperado.
    The project was delayed by an unexpected nuisance.
  • En la oficina, el sonido del ventilador es un quizá constante.
    In the office, the fan's sound is a constant annoyance.

Similar words

molestia
estorbo
fastidio
inconveniente
pesadilla
lata
plaga
carga

Etymology

FAQ

What does quizá mean?

It indicates that something might happen or be true, showing uncertainty.

How do you use quizá to express possibility?

Place it before a clause to show uncertainty, like saying maybe.

What is the difference between quizá and its variant quizás?

There is no difference; both spellings mean the same and can be used interchangeably.

Does quizá have a meaning as a noun?

In some regions it is used metaphorically as a noun to refer to a nuisance or troublesome person or thing.

Can quizá refer to a nuisance?

Yes, informally it can describe a bothersome person or thing, similar to a pest.

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