ahora que lo mencionas

now that you mention it

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now that you mention it Used to introduce a thought or recollection prompted by something the other person has just mentioned. The verb can change to match the person being addressed, as in “ahora que lo menciona” for formal you.

SP: Ahora que lo mencionas, también necesito comprar leche.

EN: Now that you mention it, I also need to buy milk.

Ahora que lo mencionas, dejó de llover.

Now that you mention it, it stopped raining.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

Ahora que lo mencionas, no recuerdo haber visto a Tom en clase hoy.

Now that you mention it, I don't remember seeing Tom in class today.

Pero ahora que lo mencionas, es bonita.

But now that you mention it, it's pretty.

— “Cumbres Borrascosas” (2026)

Ahora que lo mencionas, no he visto a Tom recientemente.

Now that you mention it, I haven't seen Tom recently.

Ahora que lo mencionas.

Now that you mention it.