mientras — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- as long as conjunction On the condition that; used to say that one thing will happen only if another thing is true.
- while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
Senses
mientras is used for these senses in English:
- as To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
- as At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
- as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
- as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
- as In the role of.
- as In the form of.
- as long as (idiomatic) For the entire duration that; while; since.
- while During the same time that.
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
as long as — full definition
- conjunction On the condition that; used to say that one thing will happen only if another thing is true.
- conjunction During the whole time that; for the period that something continues.
- conjunction Since, or given that; used to point out that a situation makes a course of action sensible.