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entretanto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
  • meanwhile adv At the same time, often in a different place or context.
  • then adv At that time (in the past or future).

Senses

entretanto is used for these senses in English:

  • however (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
  • meanwhile During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
  • meanwhile During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
  • then (sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.

however — full definition

  1. adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
  2. adv No matter how; to whatever degree or extent.
  3. conj But; yet; although.

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