Adverbs of doubt (quizás, tal vez)

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maybe
quizás
the haircut; the cut (a wound; a cut in supply)
el corte
Maybe you will like the new haircut.
Quizás te guste el nuevo corte.
perhaps
tal vez
Perhaps the new hairdresser cuts hair well.
Tal vez el nuevo peluquero corta bien el pelo.
probably
probablemente
to dye
teñir
My brother is probably going to dye his hair blonde tomorrow.
Probablemente mi hermano se va a teñir de rubio mañana.
the dye
el tinte
Maybe the dye is too dark.
Quizás el tinte sea demasiado oscuro.
to get (a hairstyle done)
hacerse
the highlights
las mechas
You will probably get some blonde highlights.
Probablemente te hagas unas mechas rubias.
Perhaps the highlights are very expensive in that hair salon.
Tal vez las mechas son muy caras en esa peluquería.
loose
suelto
I think that I probably prefer loose hair.
Creo que probablemente prefiero el pelo suelto.
Maybe she will wear her hair loose to the party.
Quizás ella lleve el pelo suelto a la fiesta.
the ponytail
la coleta
If I am very hot, perhaps I will put my hair in a ponytail.
Si tengo mucho calor, tal vez me haga una coleta.
the hairspray
la laca
Probably that ponytail needs more hairspray.
Probablemente esa coleta necesita más laca.
Perhaps that haircut does not need hairspray.
Tal vez ese corte no necesite laca.
I think that maybe dyeing hair is difficult.
Pienso que quizás teñir el pelo es difícil.
Perhaps the hairdresser will buy another dye today.
Tal vez la peluquera compre otro tinte hoy.
maybe, it may be that (+ subjunctive)
puede que
The hairdresser may not be working today.
Puede que el peluquero no trabaje hoy.
I may get my hair cut tomorrow.
Puede que me corte el pelo mañana.
The dye may stain the towel.
Puede que el tinte manche la toalla.
most likely, probably
seguramente
The hair salon is probably closed on Mondays.
Seguramente la peluquería está cerrada los lunes.
I will most likely put my hair in a ponytail for the wedding.
Seguramente me haré una coleta para la boda.
I have a cut on my hand and it hurts a lot.
Tengo un corte en la mano y me duele mucho.
Maybe the power cut will last all night.
Quizás el corte de luz dure toda la noche.

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