A2Spanishes.a2.053

Connective: mientras (while / whereas)

Connective: mientras (while / whereas)

Structure:

mientras + clause, main clause

Mientras can also express contrast (whereas): Yo trabajo mucho, mientras tú descansas.

Example:

Mientras tú cocinas, yo pongo la mesa. **Translation:** While you cook, I'll set the table.

Examples

Mientras tú cocinas, yo pongo la mesa.

While you cook, I'll set the table.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Mientras tú cocinas, yo pongo la mesa."

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