Meanwhile in Spanish
Meanwhile in Spanish is mientras tanto (MYEHN-trahs TAHN-toh).
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- mientras tanto
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- MYEHN-trahs TAHN-toh
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Spanish transition words for sequence
The other words in step 1 of Spanish Transition Words.
- primerofirst (sequence) · pree-MEH-roh
- en segundo lugarsecondly · en seh-GOON-doh loo-GAHR
- luegonext / then · LWEH-goh
- despuésafterward · dehs-PWEHS
- posteriormentesubsequently · pohs-teh-ryor-MEHN-teh
- previamentebeforehand · preh-byah-MEHN-teh
- al mismo tiempoat the same time · ahl MEES-moh TYEHM-poh
- finalmentefinally · fee-nahl-MEHN-teh
- para empezarto begin with · PAH-rah ehm-peh-SAHR
Questions about mientras tanto
How do you say meanwhile in Spanish?
Meanwhile in Spanish is mientras tanto.
How do you pronounce mientras tanto?
Say it MYEHN-trahs TAHN-toh. The syllables in capitals are stressed: MYEHN and TAHN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does mientras tanto mean in English?
In English, mientras tanto means meanwhile.
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