whilst

US /waɪlst/
UK /waɪlst/
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1.

mentre

at the same time as something else is happening; while

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She was singing whilst she worked.
Cantava mentre lavorava.
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He reads a book whilst waiting for the bus.
Legge un libro mentre aspetta l'autobus.
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whilewhereas
2.

mentre, invece

in contrast or comparison to the fact that; whereas

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Some people prefer coffee, whilst others prefer tea.
Alcune persone preferiscono il caffè, mentre altre preferiscono il tè.
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He is very tall, whilst his brother is quite short.
Lui è molto alto, mentre suo fratello è piuttosto basso.
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whereaswhile