Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
aparte
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpaɾte/
Meaning
- adverbanyway
Example
Aparte, ¿qué tal tu trabajo?
Anyway, how's your job?
More examples
Aparte de eso, el proyecto está listo.
Apart from that, the project is ready.
Core concept
A marginal remark interrupting the main thread.
Common phrases
aparte de
apart from
dejar aparte
set aside
Similar words
por cierto: Slips in a brief note or helpful reminder amid the ongoing discussion.
a propósito: Introduces a short, intentional detour to mention a related point.
de paso: Adds a brief incidental remark while passing by or completing another task.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que lo que sigue es una observación marginal o una interrupción breve del hilo principal de la conversación.
Word origin
It originates in the phrase 'a parte' ('to the side'), which has since fused into the single Spanish adverb that signals a short digression.
Usage tips
- Commonly placed at the start of a comment (Aparte, ...) to insert a quick digression, and it is written without an accent.