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"Conforme" is a form of "conforme", an adjective which is often translated as "happy". "Mientras" is a conjunction which is often translated as "while". Learn more about the difference between "mientras" and "conforme" below.
mientras(
myehn
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trahs
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. as long as (followed by verb in subjunctive)
Mientras trabaje aquí, nunca podré tomarme unas vacaciones en condiciones.As long as I work here, I'll never manage to take a proper vacation.
3. (if)
a. as long as (followed by verb in subjunctive)
Mientras termines los deberes a tiempo, me da igual que escuches música o no.As long as you finish your homework on time, I don't mind if you listen to music.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. meanwhile
Tu hermana va a recoger su cuarto. Mientras, tú puedes quitar el polvo del salón.Your sister is going to clean up her room. Meanwhile, you can dust the living room.
b. in the meantime
Saca al perro; mientras, puedo trapear el piso de la cocina.Take the dog out. I can mop the kitchen floor in the meantime.
conforme(
kohm
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fohr
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meh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (content)
a. happy
No pareces muy conforme con las condiciones del contrato.You don't seem very happy with the conditions stated in the contract.
b. satisfied
Miguel no estaba conforme con las explicaciones del médico.Miguel wasn't satisfied with the doctor's explanations.
d. in agreement
Si todos estamos conformes, ya puedes empezar a trabajar cuanto antes.If we're all in agreement, you can start work as soon as possible.
2. (correct)
a. in order
Acabamos de comprobar sus papeles; está todo conforme.We just checked your documentation; everything is in order.
a. in keeping with
La escuela adoptó un enfoque más conforme con las características de sus alumnosThe school adopted an approach that was more in keeping with its students.
b. in line with
Te conviene buscar un trabajo más conforme con tu formación.You need to look for a job that's more in line with your training.
c. consistent with
La empresa tiene la obligación de entregar al consumidor productos conformes con su descripción.The company is obliged to supply the consumer with goods that are consistent with their description.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. according to
Por suerte, todo marcha conforme a la previsión del plan de desarrollo de la empresa.Fortunately, everything is progressing according to the forecasts made in the company's business plan.
b. in accordance with
Se condenó a Jim conforme al artículo 10 del código penal.Jim was sentenced in accordance with article 10 of the penal code.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
5. (while)
a. as
El dolor de cabeza de Janine empeoraba conforme avanzaba el día.Janine's headache got worse as the day wore on.
a. exactly as
Entré en casa de mis padres y todo estaba conforme lo recordaba.I went into my parents' house, and everything was exactly as I remembered it.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (conformity)
a. agreement
Tuve que repasar el contrato y firmarlo, dando así mi conforme.I had to check the contract and sign it, thus showing my agreement.
b. authorization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Si usted nos da su conforme, procederemos a formalizar un contrato.If you give us your authorization, we will proceed with formalizing a contract.
c. authorisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Una vez recibido su conforme por escrito, haremos todos los trámites necesarios.Once we have received your written authorisation, we will prepare all the necessary paperwork.
d. approval
El gobierno ha dado su conforme al proyecto.The government has given its approval to the project.
