de paso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- by the way adverb Used to introduce a remark that is not part of the main subject, or to add a piece of information as an aside.
- casually adv In a relaxed, informal, or offhand manner.
Senses
de paso is used for these senses in English:
- by the way (conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
- en passant In passing, by the way, incidentally. [from early 17th c.]
- in passing Incidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc.
- on the way On the direct route that one intends to travel.
by the way — full definition
- adverb Used to introduce a remark that is not part of the main subject, or to add a piece of information as an aside.
- adverb Used to raise something that is in fact important, while framing it casually.