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Mientras...

While... / As long as...

Sentence Frames
Notes & Usage:

Two meanings: mientras + indicative = while (simultaneous actions); mientras + subjunctive = as long as (condition). Context makes it clear.

See It in Context

Mientras tú cocinas, yo pongo la mesa.

While you cook, I'll set the table.

Puedes quedarte mientras no molestes.

You can stay as long as you don't disturb anyone.

Mientras haya esperanza, hay que seguir intentándolo.

As long as there's hope, we must keep trying.

Mientras tú cocinas, yo limpio.

While you cook, I clean.

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