A2 Expression ニュートラル

Por cierto, ¿sabes...?

By the way, do you know...?

意味

To introduce a new topic or question.

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文化的背景

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.

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Use a comma

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

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Don't say 'certainly'

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

意味

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.

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Pair with questions

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

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

______, ¿sabes si el cine está abierto?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Por cierto

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

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Por cierto, ¿sabes qué hora es?

Use 'Por cierto' to introduce a new question.

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4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

______, ¿sabes si el cine está abierto?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Por cierto, ¿sabes qué hora es?

Use 'Por cierto' to introduce a new question.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

3 問

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.

関連フレーズ

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A propósito

synonym

By the way

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Dicho sea de paso

similar

Incidentally

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Por supuesto

contrast

Of course

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Claro que sí

contrast

Of course

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