whilst

BrE /ˈhwaɪlts/ AmE /ˈhwajlts/

conjunction en → es

1 TIME [conjunction] B2

during the time that (formal)

mientras que, mientras

  • whilst T-clause

Collocations whilst waiting for something · whilst doing something

  • Whilst I was in London, I visited several museums.

    Mientras estaba en Londres, visité varios museos.

2 CONTRAST [conjunction] C1

although (formal)

aunque, aunque sea

  • whilst T-clause

Collocations whilst it is true that · whilst one might think that

  • Whilst I understand your point of view, I disagree.

    Aunque entiendo tu punto de vista, no estoy de acuerdo.