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"At the same time" is a phrase which is often translated as "al mismo tiempo", and "at once" is a phrase which is often translated as "en seguida". Learn more about the difference between "at the same time" and "at once" below.
at the same time(
aht
thuh
seym
taym
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. a la vez
When I hear my favorite song, I feel like jumping and crying at the same time.Cuando oigo mi canción favorita, me dan ganas de saltar y llorar a la vez.
c. a la misma hora
In order for this to work, we all have to arrive at the same time.Para que esto funcione, tenemos que llegar todos a la misma hora.
a. por otro lado
I like the quietness of the countryside. At the same time, I miss the energy of a big city.Me gusta la tranquilidad del campo. Por otro lado, echo de menos la energía de la gran ciudad.
b. al mismo tiempo
I'm in love with James. At the same time, I realize we would be very unhappy together.Estoy enamorada de James. Al mismo tiempo, me doy cuenta de que seríamos muy infelices juntos.
at once(
aht
wuhns
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en seguida
Sir, you're going to be late. We must leave at once.Señor, va a llegar tarde. Debemos irnos en seguida.
b. de inmediato
Sharon, I know you're home. Answer the door at once.Sharon, sé que estás en casa. Abre la puerta de inmediato.
a. a la vez
He was juggling and riding a bike at once.Hacía malabarismos y andaba en bicicleta a la vez.
b. al mismo tiempo
It's difficult to work and watch TV at once.Es difícil trabajar y ver la tele al mismo tiempo.
