mientras

while, whilst, as (at the same time as)

1–500 #281

Meanings

conjunction

  1. while, whilst, as (at the same time as)
  2. as long as, so long as (expressing a condition)
  3. with comparative however much, however many, “the..., the...” (constructing parallel comparatives)
  4. while, whereas (indicating difference)

adverb

  1. meanwhile

In sentences

Viva mientras pueda. Live while you can. #5762245

Hablo mientras duermo. I talk in my sleep. #5054042

No comas mientras lees. Don't eat while reading. #1082194

Hablemos mientras vamos. We'll talk on the way. #11094163

No leas mientras caminás. Do not read while walking. #1444616

Mírame mientras te hablo. Look at me when I speak to you. #8814143

No hables mientras comes. Do not talk while eating. #13338739

Tom murió mientras dormía. Tom died in his sleep. #1296980