while eating

while eating(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. comiendo
My friends and I always have a good time while eating together.Mis amigos y yo siempre lo pasamos bien comiendo juntos.
b. al comer
Be sure not to put your elbows on the table while eating.Asegúrate de no poner los codos sobre la mesa al comer.
c. mientras se come
Watching TV while eating is very common.Ver la tele mientras se come es muy común.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Last night I was so tired that I fell asleep while eating.Anoche estaba tan cansado que me dormí mientras comía.
My friend likes to read while eating.A mi amiga le gusta leer mientras come.
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