How to Say ‘By the way’ in Spain Spanish
Por cierto
por THYEHR-toh
[por THYEHR-toh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: por cierto is the smooth way to steer toward introductions or asking for a number without it feeling abrupt.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
by (in 'by the way')
Preposition; 'por cierto' is a fixed phrase meaning 'by the way'.
Por cierto, ¿cómo te llamas?
By the way, what's your name?
cierto
[THYEHR-toh]
certain (by the way)
With 'por', forms 'by the way', introducing extra info.
Por cierto, llegamos tarde.
By the way, we'll arrive late.
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