Word/Phrase: meanwhile
Translation: mientras tanto
Pronunciation: mjenˈtɾas ˈtanto
I was studying for my exam - Estaba estudiando para mi examen.
She was cooking dinner - Ella estaba cocinando la cena.
Meanwhile, the kids were playing outside - Mientras tanto, los niños estaban jugando afuera.
He called me, and meanwhile, I was busy - Me llamó, y mientras tanto, estaba ocupado.
They were watching a movie - Estaban viendo una película.