What is the Spanish word for "meanwhile"?

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

English

meanwhile

Spanish

mientras tanto

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Alternative translations of "meanwhile"

mientras

Examples of how to use "meanwhile" in Spanish

English
Meanwhile the other team was scoring.
Spanish
Mientras tanto, el otro equipo anotaba.
English
She cooked dinner; meanwhile, he set the table.
Spanish
Ella cocinó la cena; mientras tanto, él puso la mesa.
English
I finished my homework; meanwhile, my sister played.
Spanish
Terminé mi tarea; mientras tanto, mi hermana jugaba.
English
The rain started; meanwhile, we stayed inside.
Spanish
Empezó a llover; mientras tanto, nos quedamos adentro.
English
He studied for his test; meanwhile, she relaxed.
Spanish
Él estudió para su examen; mientras tanto, ella se relajaba.

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Meanwhile the other team was scoring.

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