while waiting

while waiting(
wayl
 
weyd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. esperando
I get bored while waiting in line.Me aburro esperando en la fila.
b. al esperar
You can read a magazine while waiting for the doctor.Puedes leer una revista al esperar al médico.
c. mientras se espera
You can order an appetizer while waiting for the meal.Se puede pedir un aperitivo mientras se espera la comida.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I always read while waiting for the bus.Siempre leo mientras espero el autobús.
It took so long that I fell asleep while waiting.Llevó tanto tiempo que me dormí mientras esperaba.
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