entre tanto
entre tanto(
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treh
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (in the interim)
a. meanwhile
La policía detuvo a uno de los dos delincuentes. Entre tanto, el otro huía en coche por el centro de la ciudad.The police arrested one of the two criminals. Meanwhile, the other one drove away in a car through the town center.
b. in the meantime
Yo preparo la cena. Entre tanto, ¿por qué no haces un poco de plancha?I'll cook dinner. In the meantime, why don't you do some ironing?
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