Spanish Expression · Intermediate
a lo mejor
maybe / perhaps
Pronunciation: ah lo meh-HOR
Meaning
An expression used to indicate possibility or uncertainty about an event or situation.
Example
A lo mejor vamos al cine esta noche si terminamos el trabajo a tiempo.
Maybe we'll go to the cinema tonight if we finish work on time.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice a lo mejor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.