Example: Empezó a hablar sin venir a cuento durante la reunión.
Definition
"Sin venir a cuento" is a Spanish expression used to describe something said or done unexpectedly, without any apparent reason or connection to the current topic or situation. For example, someone might start talking "sin venir a cuento" during a meeting, meaning their comments are random and unrelated.
The phrase "sin venir a cuento" literally means 'without coming to account' or 'without coming to story.' It originates from the idea of something happening without prior notice or appropriate context, as if it does not 'arrive' at the right moment in the narrative or discussion. Did you know? It’s often used humorously to point out when someone suddenly changes the subject or makes irrelevant remarks.
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"Sin venir a cuento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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