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"Al mismo tiempo" is a phrase which is often translated as "at the same time", and "a la vez" is a phrase which is also often translated as "at the same time". Learn more about the difference between "al mismo tiempo" and "a la vez" below.
al mismo tiempo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. at the same time
No sé cómo puedes trabajar y escuchar música al mismo tiempo. Yo soy incapaz.I don't know how you can work and listen to music at the same time. I can't.
b. simultaneously
Los dos concursantes le dieron al pulsador al mismo tiempo.Both contestants pressed their buzzers simultaneously.
c. all at once
Rebeca podía cantar, bailar y cocinar al mismo tiempo.Rebeca could sing, dance, and cook all at once.
a la vez(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at the same time
La película me hizo llorar y reír a la vez.The movie made me laugh and cry at the same time.
