Usages of by the time
By the time I arrived, she had already followed the recipe and boiled the water.
Para cuando yo llegué, ella ya había seguido la receta y había hervido el agua.
By the time we arrived at the station, the bus had stopped at the platform.
Para cuando llegamos a la estación, el autobús se había detenido en el andén.
By the time we ate, the homemade side dish had cooled.
Para cuando comimos, la guarnición hecha en casa ya se había enfriado.
By the time dinner started, she had brought along dessert.
Para cuando empezó la cena, ella ya había llevado consigo el postre.
By the time guests arrived, we had set the table.
Para cuando llegaron los invitados, ya habíamos puesto la mesa.
By the time I showed up, they had cleaned up.
Para cuando llegué, ellos ya habían limpiado y ordenado.
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