In Latin America, a common colloquial way to say "maybe," "perhaps," or "might" is the phrase capaz que.
| maybe / perhaps | capaz que |
Capaz que can be followed by either the present indicative or the present subjunctive, depending on your level of certainty.
Capaz que + Indicative Use the indicative when the possibility feels likely, or when making a confident guess based on the current situation.
| Maybe the sky will clear up today and we'll see the phenomenon. | Capaz que el cielo se despeja hoy y vemos el fenómeno. |
| Maybe if you point the telescope toward that constellation, you'll see something. | Capaz que si apuntas el telescopio hacia esa constelación, ves algo. |
Capaz que + Subjunctive Use the subjunctive when there is more doubt, or for hypothetical scenarios.
| Maybe the sky will clear up before dawn. | Capaz que el cielo se despeje antes del amanecer. |
| Maybe a meteor will cross the sky tonight. | Capaz que un meteoro atraviese el cielo esta noche. |
While formal Spanish often relies on tal vez or quizás, capaz que is the perfect everyday alternative for a casual guess.
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