conjunctionnoun

whereas

mientras · mientras que

used to show a contrast between two facts or statements; it often means “but” or “while”

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Examples

She prefers coffee, whereas he likes tea.conjunction

Ella prefiere café, mientras que él prefiere té.

Jack wants to stay home, whereas his brother wants to go out.conjunction

Jack quiere quedarse en casa, mientras que su hermano quiere salir.

He enjoys tea, whereas I drink hot chocolate.conjunction

Él disfruta del té, mientras que yo bebo chocolate caliente.

This room feels cold, whereas the one upstairs is very warm.conjunction

Esta habitación se siente fría, mientras que la de arriba está muy cálida.

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