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a propósito

set phrase

  1. 1. on purpose, deliberately

    intentionally

    • Lo hizo a propósito.He did it on purpose.
    • No fue un accidente: lo rompió a propósito.It wasn't an accident: he broke it deliberately.
    • Ella llegó tarde a propósito.She arrived late on purpose.

  2. 2. by the way, speaking of, about + de

    in connection with the topic

    Common combinations

    • a propósito de algo — about something
    • A propósito de tu pregunta, tengo una respuesta.Speaking of your question, I have an answer.
    • A propósito de eso, ¿has visto a Marta?By the way, have you seen Marta?
    • Hablamos a propósito del viaje.We talked about the trip.