"apropos" meaning in German

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Adverb

IPA: [a.pʁoˈpoː] Audio: De-apropos.ogg
Rhymes: -oː Etymology: Borrowed from French à propos. Etymology templates: {{bor+|de|fr|à propos}} Borrowed from French à propos Head templates: {{head|de|adverb||||am {{{2}}}|head=|sort=}} apropos, {{de-adv}} apropos
  1. speaking of, apropos Synonyms: übrigens, nebenbei, bei der Gelegenheit, da wir gerade davon sprechen
    Sense id: en-apropos-de-adv-ArESX9uD Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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          "english": "Speaking of Spain, you know we’re flying to Madrid next month.",
          "text": "Apropos, Spanien: Wir fliegen ja nächsten Monat nach Madrid.",
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