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• Adverbio que expresa posibilidad, incertidumbre o potencialidad. Indica que algo puede ocurrir o ser cierto, pero no es seguro. Se usa a menudo para suavizar afirmaciones o sugerir alternativas.

An adverb used to express possibility, uncertainty, or potentiality. It indicates that something may happen or be true, but is not certain. It is often used to soften statements or to suggest alternatives.

1. Expressing possibilityA2formal

   Used to indicate that something may happen or be true.

   Expresando posibilidad

   • She could possibly arrive late due to traffic.
   • It will possibly rain later this evening.
   • He is possibly the best candidate for the job.

   Sinónimosconceivablymaybeperchanceperhapspotentially

   Antónimoscertainlyimpossiblysurely

2. Polite request or suggestionB1formal

   Used to make a request or suggestion more polite or less direct.

   Solicitud cortés o sugerencia

   • Could you possibly help me with this report?
   • Would you possibly consider a different approach?
   • I was wondering if you could possibly lend me your notes.

   Sinónimosmaybeperchanceperhaps