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meantime in Spanish

meantime in Spanish is en tanto, entre tanto, entretanto — meantime means the period of time between two events.

meantime in Spanish

en tanto
adv
During the interval; meanwhile.
entre tanto
adv
During the interval; meanwhile.
entretanto
adv
During the interval; meanwhile.
mientras tanto
adv
During the interval; meanwhile.
entretanto
noun

What does "meantime" mean?

  1. noun The period of time between two events.
    "The bus arrives soon; in the meantime, let's sit on the bench."
  2. adv During the intervening period; meanwhile.
    "Meantime Pope Urban II convoked two councils, one after another."
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meantime in a sentence

  • The bus arrives soon; in the meantime, let's sit on the bench.
  • Your room isn't ready, but in the meantime you can leave your bags here.
  • Meantime Pope Urban II convoked two councils, one after another.
  • Chop the onions. Meantime, I'll heat the oil in the pan.

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What is "meantime" in Spanish?
"meantime" in Spanish is en tanto, entre tanto, entretanto. meantime means: The period of time between two events.
How do you use "meantime" in a sentence?
Example: "The bus arrives soon; in the meantime, let's sit on the bench." In Spanish, "meantime" is en tanto, entre tanto, entretanto.
Are there other ways to say "meantime" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "meantime": en tanto, entre tanto, entretanto, mientras tanto.
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