A2 Expression خنثی

Por cierto, ¿sabes...?

By the way, do you know...?

معنی

To introduce a new topic or question.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, 'por cierto' is used frequently in both casual and professional settings. It is a hallmark of polite, engaged conversation. Mexicans often use 'por cierto' alongside 'a propósito'. It is very common in social interactions. Argentines use 'por cierto' but also frequently use 'che' to get attention before shifting topics. In Colombia, the tone is often very polite, and 'por cierto' is used to soften the transition to a new question.

💡

Use a comma

Always put a comma after 'Por cierto' when it starts a sentence.

⚠️

Don't say 'certainly'

Never use 'Por cierto' to mean 'certainly'. Use 'Por supuesto' instead.

معنی

To introduce a new topic or question.

💡

Use a comma

Always put a comma after 'Por cierto' when it starts a sentence.

⚠️

Don't say 'certainly'

Never use 'Por cierto' to mean 'certainly'. Use 'Por supuesto' instead.

🎯

Pair with questions

It works best when followed by a question to keep the conversation moving.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

______, ¿sabes si el cine está abierto?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto

We are introducing a new question, so 'Por cierto' is the correct discourse marker.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por supuesto, voy a ir.

To express agreement, use 'Por supuesto'. 'Por cierto' is for changing topics.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Me gusta este libro. B: ______, ¿sabes quién es el autor?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto

The speaker is transitioning to a question about the author.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

You want to ask a question about the time.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto, ¿sabes qué hora es?

Use 'Por cierto' to introduce a new question.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. جای خالی A2

______, ¿sabes si el cine está abierto?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto

We are introducing a new question, so 'Por cierto' is the correct discourse marker.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por supuesto, voy a ir.

To express agreement, use 'Por supuesto'. 'Por cierto' is for changing topics.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Me gusta este libro. B: ______, ¿sabes quién es el autor?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto

The speaker is transitioning to a question about the author.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching A2

You want to ask a question about the time.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Por cierto, ¿sabes qué hora es?

Use 'Por cierto' to introduce a new question.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

3 سوال

Yes, but it is less common than at the beginning.

It is neutral and works in almost any situation.

They are mostly interchangeable, but 'A propósito' can sound slightly more focused.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

A propósito

synonym

By the way

🔗

Dicho sea de paso

similar

Incidentally

🔗

Por supuesto

contrast

Of course

🔗

Claro que sí

contrast

Of course

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!