Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por cierto
by the way
Pronunciation: por SYEHR-to
Meaning
Used to introduce a new topic or an additional remark; incidentally.
Example
Por cierto, te llamé ayer y no contestaste.
By the way, I called you yesterday and you didn't answer.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por cierto 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.