al tiempo que

al tiempo que(
ahl
 
tyehm
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poh
 
keh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at the same time as
Margarita tocaba la guitarra al tiempo que cantaba.Margarita was playing the guitar at the same time as she was singing.
b. at the same time that
Mi madre tenía que cuidar de nosotros al tiempo que limpiaba la casa.My mother had to look after us at the same time that she was cleaning the house.
c. as
Roberto sonrió a María al tiempo que la saludaba con la mano.Roberto smiled at Maria as he was waving at her.
d. while
No soy capaz de escuchar música al tiempo que trabajo. Me desconcentro.I'm not able to listen to music while I'm working. I lose concentration.
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