por mientras

por mientras(
pohr
 
myehn
-
trahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. meanwhile
Por mientras voy a dormir en la casa de mis padres.Meanwhile I'm going to be staying at my parents' house.
b. in the meantime
Mi carro todavía está en el taller mecánico, así que, por mientras, estoy usando el autobús.My car is still at the shop. In the meantime, I’m getting around by bus.
c. for now
Pueden sentarse en el bar por mientras. Les avisaremos cuando su mesa esté lista.You can sit in the bar for now. We'll let you know when your table is ready.
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