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while in Spanish

while in Spanish is mientras, mientras que, demientra — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

while in Spanish

mientras
conj
During the same time that.
mientras que
conj
During the same time that.
demientra
conj
During the same time that.
mientra
conj
During the same time that.
aunque
conj
Although.
aun cuando
conj
Although.
bien que
conj
Although.
si bien
conj
Although.
en tanto que
conj
As long as.
mientras
conj
As long as.
con tal que
conj
As long as.
siempre y cuando
conj
As long as.
rato
noun
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

What does "while" mean?

  1. noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
    "We waited a while before the doctor called us in."
  2. conj During the same time that something else happens.
    "She read a book while waiting for the bus."
  3. 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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What is "while" in Spanish?

"while" in Spanish is mientras, mientras que, demientra. 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 Spanish, "while" is mientras, mientras que, demientra.

Are there other ways to say "while" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "while": mientras, mientras que, demientra, mientra, aunque, aun cuando.

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