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enquanto

/ẽˈkwɐ̃tu/

conjunction

Meanings

  1. while
  2. whereas
  3. as (in the role of)

Examples

Enquanto dormíamos, choveu muito.

While we were sleeping, it rained a lot.

O Pedro faz o jantar enquanto eu leio.

Pedro makes dinner while I read.

Enquanto for jovem, quero viajar muito.

While I'm young, I want to travel a lot.