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enquanto

[ẽˈkwɐ̃tu]
conjunction/adverb
while, as long as, meanwhile
1. during the time that; at the same time as
While you were sleeping, I finished the work.
Enquanto você dormia, eu terminei o trabalho.
2. as long as; provided that
As long as you study hard, you will succeed.
Enquanto você estudar muito, você terá sucesso.
3. on the other hand; whereas
Some people like coffee, while others prefer tea.
Algumas pessoas gostam de café, enquanto outras preferem chá.
4. in the meantime; meanwhile
Meanwhile, let's prepare dinner.
Enquanto isso, vamos preparar o jantar.
Synonyms
mientrasao passo queduranteentretanto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enquanto
standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
enquanto
standard usage; 'entretanto' more common for 'meanwhile'
São Paulo
enquanto
standard usage; sometimes replaced by 'enquanto isso' for clarity
Rio de Janeiro
enquanto
standard usage with colloquial variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

enquanto isso
enquanto tanto
enquanto que
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