Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por casualidad
by any chance
Pronunciation: por kah-soo-ah-lee-DAHD
Meaning
A polite softener when asking a question or request.
Example
¿Tiene cambio, por casualidad?
Do you have change, by any chance?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por casualidad 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.