a la par que

as well as

a la par que(ah lah pahr keh)

phrase

1. (and)

a. as well as

Wilson era un tipo humilde a la par que inteligente.

Wilson was a humble as well as intelligent guy.

b. both ... and

Nos gustó el apartamento. Era espacioso a la par que luminoso.

We liked the apartment. It was both roomy and bright.

2. (simultaneously with)

a. at the same time as

A Velasco lo multaron por hablar por teléfono a la par que manejaba.

Velasco was fined for speaking on his cellphone at the same time as he was driving.

b. both ... and

Úrsula trabaja en la fábrica a la par que estudia en la universidad.

Ursula both works at the factory and studies at university.