Por cierto
Example: Por cierto, mañana tenemos una reunión importante.
Definition
"Por cierto" is a Spanish expression used to introduce additional information or a remark that is relevant to the current conversation. It functions similarly to 'by the way' or 'incidentally' in English, often signaling a change or addition to the topic discussed.
Etymology
The phrase "por cierto" comes from the Spanish words 'por,' meaning 'by' or 'for,' and 'cierto,' meaning 'certain' or 'sure.' Together, they convey the sense of something being stated with certainty or as an aside. Did you know? This expression has been used in Spanish for centuries as a conversational tool to smoothly introduce new or related points.
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"Por cierto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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