What does "entretanto" mean in English?

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Spanish

entretanto

English

meanwhile

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Alternative translations of "entretanto"

however
nevertheless
nonetheless

Examples of how to use "entretanto" in Spanish

Spanish
Entretanto, podemos tomar un café.
English
In the meantime, we can have a coffee.
Spanish
Yo prepararé la cena entretanto tú estudias.
English
I will prepare dinner in the meantime while you study.
Spanish
El tren llega tarde entretanto seguiremos aquí.
English
The train is late; in the meantime, we will stay here.
Spanish
Ella lee un libro entretanto escucha música.
English
She reads a book while listening to music.
Spanish
No tengo noticias entretanto confío en ellos.
English
I have no news; in the meantime, I trust them.

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