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"Providing" is a form of "providing", a conjunction which is often translated as "siempre que". "As long as" is a phrase which is often translated as "siempre y cuando". Learn more about the difference between "providing" and "as long as" below.
providing(
pruh
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vay
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dihng
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (as long as)
a. siempre que
Red wine and coffee are good for your heart, providing you consume them in moderation.El vino tinto y el café son buenos para tu corazón, siempre que los consumas con moderación.
b. a condición de que
A vegan diet can be healthy, providing that you eat enough protein.Una dieta vegana puede ser saludable, a condición de que consumas suficientes proteínas.
c. siempre y cuando
The magazine will publish anything, providing that there are no blatant grammatical errors.La revista publicará lo que sea, siempre y cuando no haya ningún error gramático.
as long as(
ahz
lang
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. siempre y cuando
As long as you finish your homework, you can go out to play.Siempre y cuando termines tu tarea, puedes salir a jugar.
b. siempre que
I don't care where we live as long as we're together.No me importa dónde vivimos, siempre que estemos juntos.
c. con tal de que
She accepts everyone's opinion, as long as they agree with her.Acepta la opinión de todos, con tal de que estén de acuerdo con ella.
2. (while)
a. mientras
I'm not leaving the house as long as it's raining.No salgo de casa mientras esté lloviendo.
3. (since)
a. puesto que
As long as you are going to the store, can you bring me some milk?Puesto que vas a la tienda, ¿me puedes traer leche?
a. tan largo como (length)
I saw a crocodile as long as a car in Egypt.Vi un cocodrilo tan largo como un coche en Egipto.
