a propósito

deliberately

specially

a propósito(ah proh-poh-see-toh)

phrase

1. (intentionally)

a. deliberately

Ya sé que no rompieron el jarrón a propósito, pero por favor tengan más cuidado.

I know you didn't deliberately break the vase, but, please, be more careful.

b. on purpose

Yo creo que lo dijo a propósito para que me pusiera celoso.

I think she said it on purpose to make me jealous.

2. (for the purpose of doing something)

a. specially

He venido a Madrid a propósito para la reunión de antiguos alumnos.

I've come to Madrid specially for the school reunion.

3. (appropriate)

a. suitable

El discurso de la presidenta me pareció muy a propósito para la ocasión.

I thought that the president's speech was very suitable for the occasion.

b. right

Es una computadora muy a propósito para nuestras necesidades.

This computer is just right for our needs.

4. (speaking of which)

a. by the way

Hoy voy a comer con mi madre. A propósito, ¿cómo está la tuya?

I'm having lunch with my mother today. By the way, how is yours?

b. which reminds me

He sacado el pan del congelador. A propósito, tenemos que comprar más para mañana.

I've taken the bread out of the freezer. Which reminds me, we've got to buy more for tomorrow.