perhaps

S2 W1

BrE /həˈpɑːs/ AmE /hərˈpæs/

adverb en → es

1 POSSIBILITY A2

used for saying that something might be true or possible, but you are not certain about it

posiblemente, quizás, tal vez

  • [perhaps + clause]
  • [perhaps + noun]

Collocations perhaps tomorrow · perhaps the answer

  • Perhaps you are right.

    Quizás tengas razón.

2 SUGGESTION B1

used for suggesting something politely or tentatively, especially when you do not know if it is possible or suitable

tal vez, quizás, posiblemente

  • [perhaps + clause]

Collocations perhaps we could meet

  • Perhaps we could go for a walk.

    Tal vez podamos dar un paseo.