while in Italian
while in Italian is mentre, benché, malgrado — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
while in Italian
mentre
During the same time that.
benché
Although.
malgrado
Although.
sebbene
Although.
po'
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
lasso di tempo
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
periodo
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
intrattenere
(transitive) To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
What does "while" mean?
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noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
"We waited a while before the doctor called us in."
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conj During the same time that something else happens.
"She read a book while waiting for the bus."
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conj Used to introduce a contrast, similar to "whereas" or "although".
"While I agree with most of the plan, I still have concerns about the budget."
while in a sentence
- We waited a while before the doctor called us in.
- It's been a while since I last saw her.
- She read a book while waiting for the bus.
- While you were out, a delivery arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "while" in Italian?
"while" in Italian is mentre, benché, malgrado. while means: A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
How do you use "while" in a sentence?
Example: "We waited a while before the doctor called us in." In Italian, "while" is mentre, benché, malgrado.
Are there other ways to say "while" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "while": mentre, benché, malgrado, sebbene, po', lasso di tempo.
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