Mientras with past tenses in the indicative and subjunctive (subordinate time/conditional clauses) Flashcards

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uses of the word “mientras”

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introduces a subordinate clause that expresses an action that is taking place at the same time as another (while) or a condition that is needed to fulfil the action in the main clause (as long as).

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While you watch television I do the dishes.

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Mientras tú ves la televisión yo friego los platos.

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Carla puts on her make up while she is driving.

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Carla se maquilla mientras conduce.

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I’ll accept your offer as long as you pay what you are promising.

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Acepto tu oferta mientras me pagues lo que prometes.

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You can go out with your friends as long as I can go out with my friends.

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Puedes salir con tus amigos mientras yo pueda salir con mis amigas.

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We watch your favourite program while you make dinner.

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Vemos tu programa favorito, mientras tú preparas la cena.

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We’ll watch your favourite program as long as you make dinner.

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Vemos tu programa favorito, mientras tú prepares la cena.

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I don’t mind sleeping on the floor while you sleep on the bed.

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No me importa dormir en el suelo mientras tú duermes en la cama.

In the sentence above two actions happen at the same time (El Presente)

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I don’t mind sleeping on the floor as long as you sleep on the bed.

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No me importa dormir en el suelo mientras tú duermas en la cama.

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we can also use “siempre que…” or “mientras que…”

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with the same meaning as “mientras” (as long as).

Te invito a un café mientras me ayudes a estudiar después.
Te invito a un café mientras que me ayudes a estudiar después.
Te invito a un café siempre que me ayudes a estudiar después.
I’ll buy you a coffee as long as you help me study later.

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