while

during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening

mientras que, mientras

• while somebody/something + verb

Collocations while you are here · while she was away

• I'll wait for you while you get your coat.

  Esperaré mientras te pones el abrigo.

used to show that something is surprising or unexpected, especially when it happens at the same time as another thing

aunque, mientras que

• while + clause

Collocations while others are working hard · while the rest of us were sleeping

• While everyone else was getting ready, I was relaxing.

  Mientras todos se preparaban, yo me relajaba.

a period of time during which something happens or is done; a length of time

tiempo, período

• for a while

Collocations a short while · all the while

• We'll be there for a while.

  Estaremos allí por un rato.