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  1. Spanish (Spain)
  2. /Meanwhile (mientras tanto, justo cuando, hasta hace poco)
  3. /mientras tanto

mientras tanto

mientras tanto
meanwhile, in the meantime (two words)
From Lesson 462:Meanwhile (mientras tanto, justo cuando, hasta hace poco)·Spanish (Spain)

Usages of mientras tanto

Tú pon la mesa; mientras tanto, yo termino la cena.
You set the table; meanwhile, I'll finish dinner.
La reunión empieza a las diez; mientras tanto, podéis tomar un café.
The meeting starts at ten; in the meantime, you guys can have a coffee.
El fontanero llega mañana; mientras tanto, no uses la ducha.
The plumber arrives tomorrow; meanwhile, don't use the shower.

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