apropos of

[ə-ˈprō-pō əv]
preposition/adverbial phrase
a propósito de
1. concerning or with reference to; regarding; in connection with
Apropos of your earlier comment, I'd like to clarify my position.
A propósito do seu comentário anterior, gostaria de esclarecer minha posição.
2. at an opportune or pertinent time; at a time that is relevant or suitable
He brought up the budget issue apropos of the meeting.
Ele levantou a questão do orçamento a propósito da reunião.
3. by the way; incidentally; as a relevant aside
Apropos of nothing in particular, have you seen the new movie?
A propósito de nada em particular, você viu o novo filme?
This is a formal, somewhat literary English expression that appears frequently in academic and business writing in both American and Brazilian contexts. Portuguese speakers typically use 'a propósito de' in equivalent formal registers. The phrase 'apropos of nothing' is particularly common in casual conversation as a transitional device when introducing an unrelated topic.
NYC Slang
speaking of / by the way
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concerningregardingwith respect toin connection withon the subject ofas forin reference to
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevantlyinopportunelyimpertinently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
a propósito de
standard formal usage in most contexts
Rio de Janeiro
a propósito de
common in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
a propósito de
preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
a propósito de
identical usage; formal and universal

Related Words

aproposrelevantpertinentregardingconcerningtouching upon

Related Idioms & Phrases

apropos of nothing
bring something up apropos of
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