meanwhile

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmiːn.waɪl/ AmE /ˈminˌwaɪl/

adverb en → es

1 TIME B1

used to refer to a period of time when something is happening at the same time as another event or situation

mientras tanto, en el ínterin

  • meanwhile

Collocations meanwhile in London · meanwhile back at the ranch

  • Meanwhile, she was working hard to improve her skills.

    Mientras tanto, ella trabajaba duro para mejorar sus habilidades.

2 INTERRUPT B1

used when mentioning an interruption or a change in the course of events

de repente, mientras tanto

  • meanwhile

Collocations meanwhile back at the ranch · meanwhile, there was an interruption

  • Meanwhile, a phone call interrupted their conversation.

    De repente, una llamada telefónica interrumpió su conversación.