What does acaso in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word acaso in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use acaso in Spanish.

The word acaso in Spanish means perhaps, maybe, by chance, chance, luck, in case, just in case, in case, just in case, and just in case. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word acaso

perhaps, maybe

adverbio (tal vez)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Acaso llueva mañana.
Maybe it will rain tomorrow.

by chance

adverbio (interrogación: enfatiza duda)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
¿Acaso has visto mis llaves?
Have you by chance seen my keys?

chance, luck

nombre masculino (casualidad, azar, suerte)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Fue obra del acaso que se conocieran Romeo y Julieta.
Romeo and Juliet met by chance.

in case, just in case

locución adverbial (como precaución)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Por si acaso, no salgas sin paraguas.
Just in case, don't go out without an umbrella.

in case, just in case

locución conjuntiva (a lo mejor, puede ser)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Si acaso viniese, ya tengo preparada la habitación.
In case he comes, I have the room ready.

and just in case

locución conjuntiva (prever posibilidad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Y por si acaso no vuelvo les dije adiós a mis amigos.
And just in case I don't come back, I said goodbye to my friends.

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