"tal vez" meaning in Spanish

See tal vez in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ˌtal ˈbeθ/ [Spain], [ˌt̪al ˈβ̞eθ] [Spain], /ˌtal ˈbes/ [Latin-America, Philippines], [ˌt̪al ˈβ̞es] [Latin-America, Philippines] Forms: talvez [alternative]
Etymology: Literally, “such time”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|such time}} “such time”, {{lit|such time}} Literally, “such time” Head templates: {{es-adv}} tal vez
  1. maybe, perhaps Synonyms: quizá, quizás, a lo mejor, de pronto, igual Related terms: posiblemente

Alternative forms

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          "word": "a lo mejor"
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          "word": "de pronto"
        },
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        "Spain"
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    },
    {
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      ]
    },
    {
      "ipa": "[ˌt̪al ˈβ̞es]",
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        "Philippines"
      ]
    }
  ],
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        "1": "such time"
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        "Spanish multiword terms",
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          "word": "a lo mejor"
        },
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        },
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          "word": "igual"
        }
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    },
    {
      "ipa": "[ˌt̪al ˈβ̞eθ]",
      "tags": [
        "Spain"
      ]
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ˌtal ˈbes/",
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