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a propósito

/a pɾoˈposito/

adjective/a pɾoˈposito/

apropos; suitable (typically followed by "de" or "para")

Acertó la marquesa al asegurar que no era D. Pedro hombre a propósito para llevar adelante esta grande empresa.The marchioness was right to assure that Don Pedro was not a suitable man to carry out this great undertaking.

adverb/a pɾoˈposito/

by the way, incidentally; on purpose, purposely

A propósito, ¿cuándo dará a luz tu prima?By the way, when will your cousin give birth?

Synonyms: por cierto, de paso, adrede, de propósito, intencionalmente, deliberadamente