mientras

[miˈentɾas]

conjunction/adverb

enquanto

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. in contrast to; whereas

Some people like coffee, while others prefer tea

Alguns gostam de café, enquanto outros preferem chá

3. as long as; provided that

You can stay here while you need to

Você pode ficar aqui enquanto precisar

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

enquanto

most common translation

General Brazilian

enquanto isso

used for 'meanwhile'

Portugal

enquanto

standard usage

Portugal

entretanto

alternative for 'meanwhile'

mientras tanto - meanwhile, in the meantime

mientras que - while, whereas

mientras más... más - the more... the more

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