in the meanwhile

in the meanwhile(
ihn
 
thuh
 
min
-
wayl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. entre tanto
The hostess showed the guests to their tables, and, in the meanwhile, the cooks prepared the appetizers.La anfitriona llevó a los clientes a sus mesas y, entre tanto, los cocineros prepararon los aperitivos.
b. mientras tanto
We'll leave once Daniel gets here. In the meanwhile, would you like a cup of tea?Nos iremos cuando llegue Daniel. Mientras tanto, ¿te gustaría una taza de té?
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