How is the word mientras translated from Spanish to English

English translation
while
conjunction

Une dos acciones que ocurren al mismo tiempo.

Joins two actions happening at the same time.

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  • Leo mientras espero el autobús. — I read while I wait for the bus.

  • ¿Puedes cuidar al perro mientras salgo? — Can you watch the dog while I go out?

  • Mientras cocinaba, sonó el teléfono. — While I was cooking, the phone rang.

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