Apropos Meaning in English
word
ˌæpɹəˈpoʊ
ap-ruh-POH
ˌæpɹəpˈəʊ
ap-ruh-POH
Definition
Used to introduce something related or relevant to what was just mentioned, or to describe something as appropriate for the situation.
Usage & Nuances
Considered slightly formal and often used in written English. Common patterns: 'apropos of' to mean 'regarding' or 'about'. Can be used alone to introduce a related comment. Not interchangeable with 'appropriate'.
Spanish: apropósito - pertinentePortuguese (BR): a propósito - pertinentePortuguese (PT): a propósito - pertinenteChinese (Simplified): 关于 - 恰当的Chinese (Traditional): 關於 - 恰當的Hindi: संबंधित - उपयुक्तArabic: بالمناسبة - ملائمBengali: সংশ্লিষ্ট - প্রসঙ্গক্রমেRussian: кстати - уместноJapanese: 適切な - ところで - 関連してVietnamese: liên quan - đúng lúc - tiện đâyKorean: 적절한 - 관련해서 - 그런데Turkish: yeri gelmişken - uygunUrdu: بر محل - متعلقIndonesian: liên quan - đúng lúc - nhân tiện
Example Sentences
Apropos the meeting, have you set a date?
basic
Your suggestion was very apropos.
basic
Apropos of nothing, did you watch the game yesterday?
basic
That's very apropos, considering what's happening right now.
natural
Apropos birthdays, don't forget Jane's is next week.
natural
He made an apropos comment that changed the discussion.
natural