meanwhile

• Adverbio que indica el tiempo entre dos eventos o introduce una acción simultánea o contrastante. Significa 'en el tiempo intermedio' o 'al mismo tiempo'.

An adverb used to refer to the time between two events or to introduce a contrasting or concurrent action. It means 'during the intervening time' or 'at the same time.'

1. At the same time in another placeB1formal

   Used to refer to something happening at the same time as something else, but in a different location.

   mientras tanto (en otro lugar)

   • He was working in the garden; meanwhile, his wife was cooking dinner in the kitchen.
   • The team was preparing the presentation; meanwhile, the client was waiting in the lobby.
   • She studied for her exam; meanwhile, her brother played video games in the next room.

   Sinónimosat the same timeconcurrentlyin the meantimemeantimesimultaneously

2. At the same time; during the same periodA1formal

   During the period in which something else is happening; used to refer to a simultaneous occurrence.

   mientras tanto

   • The kitchen was being renovated, and meanwhile the family ate out every night.
   • She studied for the exam, and meanwhile her brother practiced the piano.
   • The storm passed, and meanwhile the city workers repaired the damaged power lines.

   Sinónimosat the same timeconcurrentlyin the meantimemeantimesimultaneously

3. During the intervening timeB1formal

   Used to refer to the time between two events or while waiting for something else to happen.

   mientras tanto

   • The flight was delayed; meanwhile, we grabbed a coffee at the airport cafe.
   • He will arrive in an hour; meanwhile, we can set up the equipment.
   • The repairs will take two days; meanwhile, we will use the backup system.

   Sinónimosin the meantimemeantimetemporarily

4. In the intervening periodA2informal

   During the time between two events; used to refer to what happens in the meantime.

   En el intervalo

   • I'll finish the report tomorrow; meanwhile, you can start gathering the data.
   • The train was delayed, so we read magazines meanwhile.
   • The movie starts at 8 p.m.; meanwhile, we have an hour to grab a drink.

   Sinónimosfor the time beingin the meantimemeantimetemporarily

5. Contrastive discourse markerB1informalamerican

   Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or provides an alternative to a previous point.

   mientras tanto (contraste)

   • He promised to call later; meanwhile, he never did.
   • The project looks great on paper; meanwhile, the budget is already overrun.
   • She said she was busy, but meanwhile she posted photos from the party.

   Sinónimosconverselyon the other hand

• Sustantivo que designa el intervalo de tiempo entre un suceso, proceso o período y otro; también se usa como adverbio para indicar 'mientras tanto'.

A noun referring to the time between one event, process, or period and another.

incontable

1. The intervening timeB1formal

   The time between one event, process, or period and another.

   El ínterin

   • In the meanwhile, she finished her homework.
   • He will arrive in an hour; in the meanwhile, we can prepare dinner.
   • The repairs will take a week; in the meanwhile, we will use the spare room.

   Sinónimosinterimintervalmeantimewhile