Changing the subject with por cierto
When catching up with friends, use por cierto ("by the way") to smoothly introduce a new topic or add a side note.
| By the way, we need to catch up today. | Por cierto, necesitamos ponernos al día hoy. |
| By the way, today I heard a bombshell in the office. | Por cierto, hoy escuché un bombazo en la oficina. |
Connecting topics with a propósito
A propósito can also mean "by the way," but often translates to "speaking of which." Use it when something in the current conversation triggers a related thought or reminds you of some juicy gossip.
| Speaking of which, you are not going to believe what happened. | A propósito, no vas a creer lo que pasó. |
| Speaking of which, there is a huge mess with that rumor. | A propósito, hay un lío enorme con ese rumor. |
Sharing rumors with al parecer
Use al parecer ("apparently") to share unverified rumors you've heard, like a shocking hint (una indirecta) or a sudden breakup (una ruptura).
| Apparently, she hinted at what really happened. | Al parecer, ella insinuó lo que realmente pasó. |
| Apparently, the bombshell ruined the party last night. | Al parecer, el bombazo arruinó la fiesta anoche. |
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