What is the Spanish word for "meantime"?

Learn how to say "meantime" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

meantime

Spanish

mientras tanto

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Alternative translations of "meantime"

entre tanto
mientras

Examples of how to use "meantime" in Spanish

English
In the meantime let's have some coffee.
Spanish
Mientras tanto, tomemos un café.
English
I will cook dinner; meantime, you set the table.
Spanish
Yo cocinaré la cena; mientras tanto, tú pon la mesa.
English
The bus is late; meantime, we can talk.
Spanish
El autobús llega tarde; mientras tanto, podemos hablar.
English
She studies for exams; meantime, he cleans.
Spanish
Ella estudia para los exámenes; mientras tanto, él limpia.
English
Call me later; meantime, finish your homework.
Spanish
Llámame más tarde; mientras tanto, termina tu tarea.

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In the meantime let's have some coffee.

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