as you're doing
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mientras estás haciendo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
As you're doing that pattern on one drum, you have to play this one on the other drum.Mientras estás haciendo ese patrón en un tambor, tienes que tocar este en el otro tambor.
b. mientras está haciendo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
As you're doing your exercises, stop if you feel any pain.Mientras está haciendo sus ejercicios, pare si siente algo de dolor.
a. mientras están haciendo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
As you're doing the inventory, make sure you don't count anything twice.Mientras están haciendo el inventario, tengan cuidado de no contar nada dos veces.
a. como estás haciendo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
As you're doing most of the work, you deserve the credit.Como estás haciendo la mayoría del trabajo, tú mereces el crédito.
b. como está haciendo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
As you're doing all of this paperwork, I thought you might want some coffee.Como está haciendo todo este papeleo, pensé que querría un café.
a. como están haciendo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
As you're doing auditions for the choir, I thought I would sign up.Como están haciendo pruebas para el coro, pensé apuntarme.
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