Wordmientras tantoMeaningmeanwhilePart of speechadverbPronunciationCourseHardcore Spanish (Latin America)LessonLesson 36Usages of mientras tantoMi abuela hierve agua y prepara té con mermelada casera; mientras tanto, yo pongo los platos.My grandmother boils water and makes tea with homemade jam; meanwhile, I set out the plates.