What does "mientras" mean in English?

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Spanish

mientras

English

while

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Alternative translations of "mientras"

as
whereas

Examples of how to use "mientras" in Spanish

Spanish
Escucho música mientras trabajo.
English
I listen to music while I work.
Spanish
Yo cocino mientras tú pones la mesa.
English
I cook while you set the table.
Spanish
Lee un libro mientras esperas el tren.
English
Read a book while you wait for the train.
Spanish
Tú conduces mientras yo navego.
English
You drive while I browse.
Spanish
Hablamos mientras caminamos por el parque.
English
We talk as we walk through the park.

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Escucho música mientras trabajo.

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