What is the Spanish word for "while"?

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

English

while

Spanish

mientras

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Examples of how to use "while" in Spanish

English
Please be quiet while others are working.
Spanish
Por favor, guarda silencio mientras otros trabajan.
English
I read while he cooked dinner.
Spanish
Leí mientras él cocinaba la cena.
English
She smiled while we played cards.
Spanish
Ella sonrió mientras jugábamos a las cartas.
English
Call me while you wait outside.
Spanish
Llámame mientras esperas afuera.
English
While it rained, we watched movies.
Spanish
Mientras llovía, vimos películas.

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