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"During" is a preposition which is often translated as "durante", and "while" is a conjunction which is often translated as "mientras". Learn more about the difference between "during" and "while" below.
during(
door
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ihng
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (throughout)
a. durante
Women should avoid alcohol during pregnancy.Las mujeres deben evitar el alcohol durante el embarazo.
while(
wayl
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (during)
a. mientras
I love listening to music while I clean the house.Me encanta escuchar música mientras limpio la casa.
2. (as long as)
a. mientras
You will keep your job while I am the boss.Mientras yo sea el jefe, mantendrás tu trabajo.
3. (although)
a. aunque
While he is a good match, her parents do not like him.Aunque sea un buen partido, a los padres de ella no les gusta.
4. (whereas)
a. mientras que
I love the mountains while my husband prefers the sea.Me encantan las montañas mientras que mi marido prefiere el mar.
