mientras

/ˈmjentɾas/, [ˈmjẽn̪.t̪ɾas]

while

Examples

¿Por qué no entras y hablamos de ello mientras tomamos una taza de café?

Why don't you come in and we'll talk about it over a cup of coffee.

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En el documental, la CNN examina cómo la familia real ha mantenido a su último miembro mientras se habitúa a la situación.

In the documentary, CNN explores how the royal family has supported their latest member as she finds her feet.

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Ellos eran polarmente opuestos. Uno era honesto y confiable, mientras que el otro era impredecible e irresponsable.

They were polar opposites: one was honest and reliable whilst the other was unpredictable and irresponsable.

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Esta carta llegó mientras estabas fuera.

This letter arrived while you were out.

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¿Qué es lo que quieres hacer mientras estás aquí?

What do you want to do while you're here?

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Se dejó crecer la barba mientras estaba de vacaciones.

He grew a beard while he was on holiday.

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Tom tuvo que cuidar al hijo de Mary mientras ella trabajaba.

Tom had to take care of Mary's son while she was working.

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El niño, al ver una mariposa, comenzó a correr tras ella, provocando así la cólera de su madre que le había ordenado que se quedase quieto mientras ella cotilleaba con la vecina.

The boy, upon seeing a butterfly, proceeded to run after it, provoking the anger of his mother, who had ordered him to stay quiet while she gossiped with the lady next door.

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Me corté mientras me afeitaba.

I cut myself while shaving.

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Ella me dispuso de un gran dormitorio mientras me quedaba en su casa.

She gave me a large room while I stayed at her house.

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Jim vivió con nosotros mientras estuvo en Japón como estudiante de intercambio.

Jim stayed with us while he was in Japan as an exchange student.

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Tom pasaba la aspiradora a la alfombra mientras Mary fregaba el suelo de la cocina.

Tom was vacuuming the rug while Mary was mopping the kitchen floor.

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Ella parecía aburrirse mientras hacíamos el amor.

She looked bored while we were making love.

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—Gracias —dijo Dima mientras marcaba el número.

"Thanks," Dima said as he dialed the number.

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Mientras estábamos ocupados, 2 horas pasaron de nuevo.

While we were busy, 2 hours passed again.

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Yo usualmente leo mientras como.

I usually read while I eat.

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Tom se las apañó para cortarse mientras intentaba abrir una bolsa de cacahuetes con su navaja de bolsillo.

Tom managed to cut himself while trying to open a bag of peanuts with his pocketknife.

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- Qué gracioso, -dijo la anciana mientras le concedía su deseo y desaparecía para siempre- ése fue tu primer deseo.

"Funny," said the old woman as she granted his wish and disappeared forever. "That was your first wish."

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Tom puso la mesa para cenar mientras Mary cocinaba.

Tom set the table for dinner while Mary cooked.

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Mientras yo hablaba, él no decía nada.

While I was speaking, he said nothing.

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