mientras

while, as long as

Intermediate Conjunction

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Pronunciation

/ˈmjen.tɾas/

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Cultural Note

Mientras is essential for expressing simultaneous actions. The expression 'mientras tanto' (meanwhile) is extremely common in everyday speech and storytelling. It also carries a conditional sense: 'mientras + subjunctive' means 'as long as.'

📝 Example Sentences

Mientras estemos juntos, todo estará bien.

As long as we're together, everything will be fine.

Cocino mientras tú pones la mesa.

I cook while you set the table.

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Related Words

cuando

when

Conjunction

siempre

always, forever

Adverb

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