mientras yo

while I

mientras yo(myehn-trahs yoh)

phrase

1. (at the same time I)

a. while I

Puedes ir a bañarte mientras yo preparo la cena.

You can go take a shower while I prepare dinner.

b. meanwhile I

Irene está desmenuzando el pescado. Mientras yo corto las verduras.

Irene is flaking the fish. Meanwhile I'm chopping the vegetables.

c. in the meantime I

Mis padres duermen la siesta. Mientras yo aprovecho para leer un libro.

My parents are taking a nap. In the meantime I'm taking the opportunity to read a book.

2. (during the time that I)

a. as long as I

Mientras yo esté a cargo, aquí se hace lo que yo diga.

As long as I'm in charge here, you'll do as I say.

3. (if I)

a. as long as I

Mientras yo le sea fiel, a mi novia no le molesta que yo baile tango con otras mujeres.

As long as I'm loyal to her, my girlfriend doesn't mind if I dance tango with other women.