🇬🇧🇪🇸 meanwhile - mientras tanto : English Lesson

Meaning of "meanwhile" ("mientras tanto"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Meanwhile means something is happening while something else is going on. For example, you might be eating pizza while, meanwhile, your dog is stealing your socks. It helps tell two stories or actions that are happening at the same time in different places or ways.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to bake cookies; meanwhile, the fire alarm practiced singing.

I was trying to nap; meanwhile, the neighbor’s rooster was throwing a concert.

The teacher was explaining math; meanwhile, my brain was on vacation.

Dad was fixing the sink; meanwhile, water was throwing a party on the floor.

I cleaned my room; meanwhile, my little brother made it messy again.

Tom sat on the floor with his red ball and cried. Meanwhile the cat sat on the chair and watched. Meanwhile the boy's toy car rolled under the bed. Meanwhile the dog licked Tom's hand and made him smile. Meanwhile the sun came in through the door and warmed the room. Meanwhile the ball popped out and Tom laughed.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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