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"While" is a conjunction which is often translated as "mientras", and "verb" is a noun which is often translated as "el verbo". Learn more about the difference between "while" and "verb" below.
while()
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.
verb()
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).