noun🔗ShareMientras tantoThe time between two events."While I was waiting for the bus, the meanwhile was quite long. "Mientras esperaba el autobús, la espera fue bastante larga.timeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareMientras tanto, entretantoDuring the time that something is happening."While I was studying for my exam, my brother was playing video games; meanwhile, my sister was doing her homework. "Mientras yo estudiaba para mi examen, mi hermano jugaba videojuegos; mientras tanto, mi hermana estaba haciendo su tarea.timeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareMientras tanto, entretantoAt the same time, but elsewhere."While Sarah was studying at home, her brother was playing video games meanwhile. "Mientras Sarah estudiaba en casa, su hermano estaba jugando videojuegos mientras tanto.timesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareMientras tanto, entretantoIn contrast or opposed to aspects previously mentioned."My sister was studying hard for her exams, meanwhile, I was playing video games. "Mi hermana estudiaba mucho para sus exámenes, mientras tanto, yo jugaba videojuegos.timenowessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading