Quizás es más sabio esperar un poco antes de decidir.

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

• ser: to be
• de: of
• el poco: the bit

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?