Spanish Expression · Intermediate
a propósito
by the way / on purpose
Pronunciation: ah pro-PO-see-toh
Meaning
Used to introduce a new topic that relates to what has just been said (by the way), or intentionally (on purpose).
Example
A propósito, ¿te enteraste de la noticia?
By the way, did you hear the news?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice a propósito 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.