while

US /waɪl/
UK /waɪl/
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rato, tiempo

a period of time

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I haven't seen her for a while.
No la he visto en un tiempo.
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Let's rest for a while.
Descansemos un rato.
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mientras

during the time that; at the same time as

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I read a book while I waited.
Leí un libro mientras esperaba.
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She sang while she cooked.
Ella cantó mientras cocinaba.
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mientras que, aunque

although; despite the fact that

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While I understand your point, I don't agree.
Aunque entiendo tu punto, no estoy de acuerdo.
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Some people prefer coffee, while others prefer tea.
Algunas personas prefieren café, mientras que otras prefieren té.
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pasar, emplear

to pass (time) in a pleasant or idle manner

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We whiled away the afternoon playing cards.
Pasamos la tarde jugando a las cartas.
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They whiled the hours talking and laughing.
Pasaron las horas hablando y riendo.
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while awayfiddle while Rome burnsstrike while the iron is hotmake something worth someone's whilemake hay while the sun shines