Italian Expression · Intermediate
a proposito
by the way / speaking of which
Pronunciation: a pro-PO-zi-to
Meaning
Used to introduce a new topic that is related to what has just been said, or to ask about something else.
Example
A proposito, hai visto il nuovo film?
By the way, have you seen the new movie?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice a proposito 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 Italian expression.