en tanto que
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Sense 4) is common, but may not be considered correct by some educated Spanish speakers.
en tanto que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. while
En tanto que tú terminas de cocinar, yo voy poniendo la mesa.I'll set the table while you finish cooking.
2. (literary) (while on the other hand)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. whereas
Una gran parte de la población mundial padece hambre, en tanto que otra sufre las consecuencias de la sobrealimentación.A large part of the world's population is starving, whereas another suffers the consequences of overeating.
3. (literary) (if)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. as long as
Las dos partes nunca alcanzarán un acuerdo en tanto que no cambien de actitud.The two parties will never reach an agreement as long as they don't change their attitude.
b. insofar as
En tanto que no desaparezca la ambición ciega, la justicia seguirá siendo una quimera.Insofar as there is blind ambition, justice will remain a pipe dream.
4. (literary) (being)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. as
El Parlamento Europeo, en tanto que órgano legislativo, tiene facultad para promulgar leyes.The European Parliament, as a legislative organ, has the power to enact laws.
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