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Quizás es más sabio esperar un poco antes de decidir.

Quizás es más sabio esperar un poco antes de decidir.
Maybe it’s wiser to wait a bit before deciding.
FromLesson 6inHardcore Spanish (Spain)

Breakdown of Quizás es más sabio esperar un poco antes de decidir.

un
a
ser
to be
de
of
el poco
the bit
antes
before
esperar
to wait
quizás
maybe
sabio
wise
decidir
to decide

Questions & Answers about Quizás es más sabio esperar un poco antes de decidir.

Why is es used here instead of está?
In Spanish, ser (conjugated here as es) is used for inherent or more permanent qualities or characteristics, such as being wiser or more prudent. On the other hand, estar is used for states that are temporary or subject to change. Since we’re talking about a general statement about wisdom or prudence, es is the correct choice.
What’s the difference between quizás and quizá?
They both mean maybe or perhaps. The choice between quizás and quizá is mainly a matter of personal preference. Some people use quizás before words starting with a vowel and quizá before words starting with a consonant, but it’s not a strict rule. Both forms are correct and interchangeable in most contexts.
Why do you use esperar in the infinitive form?
In Spanish, when two verbs appear in succession and the second verb does not change its subject, the second verb is often left in the infinitive form. Here, es más sabio is considered the main clause, and esperar depends on it directly without altering the subject.
Does the sentence sound very formal or informal in Spain?
The sentence is quite neutral in terms of formality. Phrases using quizás (or quizá) are common in both informal and formal contexts, and es más sabio is simply stating a fact or piece of advice. It sounds polite and natural in everyday speech.
Why is antes de followed by decidir without an article in between?
The structure antes de + infinitive is a fixed pattern in Spanish that means before doing something. You don’t use an article or additional word between de and the infinitive. This applies to many prepositions in Spanish when they’re followed by an infinitive (e.g., después de comer, sin decir nada, etc.).
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