This is the 876th most frequent Portuguese word.
talvez
Perhaps; maybe.
Used to express uncertainty or possibility about an action or decision in the future.
Talvez eu vá ao cinema amanhã.
Perhaps I will go to the cinema tomorrow.
Used to express speculation or a possible explanation for a current situation.
Ele está atrasado, talvez tenha perdido o ônibus.
He is late; maybe he missed the bus.
Used to indicate a suggestion or tentative plan, dependent on fulfilling a condition.