Talvez, espero que, é possível que

These three expressions help you soften statements, express hopes, and discuss possibilities without asserting them as facts. From "Talvez eu vá" (Maybe I'll go) to "Espero que dê certo" (I hope it works out), they let you distinguish possibility from desire. Choose the construction and verb mood for the meaning you want to express.

TALVEZ - The Possibility Marker

Unique characteristics of talvez:

• Can be used WITH or WITHOUT "que"

• At beginning or middle of sentence

• Expresses possibility without a fixed probability

Patterns with talvez:

1. Talvez + subjunctive (no que):

   • Talvez ela venha (Maybe she'll come)

   • Talvez seja melhor assim (Maybe it's better this way)

   • Talvez possamos ajudar (Maybe we can help)

Making Plans with Uncertainty

• "Talvez eu vá à festa" (Maybe I'll go to the party)

• "Espero que você possa vir" (I hope you can come)

• "É possível que a gente se encontre lá" (It's possible we'll meet there)

• "Talvez seja melhor remarcar" (Maybe it's better to reschedule)

Expressing Hopes and Wishes

• "Espero que tudo dê certo!" (I hope everything works out!)

• "Esperamos que vocês gostem" (We hope you like it)

• "Espero que não seja nada grave" (I hope it's nothing serious)

• "Espero muito que ele melhore" (I really hope he gets better)

Talvez position affects meaning

• Before the verb: normally subjunctive

• At the end: an afterthought, commonly after an indicative verb; position does not assign a fixed probability

• "Talvez eu vá" vs. "Eu vou, talvez"

Esperar double meaning

• Espero que + subjunctive = I hope

• Espero + object/infinitive can mean I wait, expect or hope, depending on context

• Context crucial

É possível + infinitive

The infinitive leaves its subject to context: