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"By the way" is a phrase which is often translated as "a propósito", and "by now" is a phrase which is often translated as "ya". Learn more about the difference between "by the way" and "by now" below.
by the way(
bay
thuh
wey
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. a propósito
By the way, do you have any plans for this evening?A propósito, ¿tienes planes para esta noche?
by now(
bay
nau
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
c. a estas horas
He probably knows by now that he can't fire judges he disagrees with.Probablemente sabe a estas horas que no puede despedir a los jueces con los que no está de acuerdo.
