en tanto (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"En tanto" is a conjunctional phrase in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ɛn ˈtanto/

Translation Options into English

• As long as
• While
• In the meantime

Meaning and Usage

"En tanto" means "as long as" or "while," indicating a condition or duration of time. It is often used to express a temporal relationship between two actions or situations. This phrase is more frequently found in written contexts, such as literature or formal explanations, but can also appear in spoken language depending on the context.

Example Sentences

1. En tanto que tú estudias, yo prepararé la cena.

2. "As long as you study, I will prepare dinner."

3. En tanto que el clima sea favorable, realizaremos el picnic.

4. "While the weather is favorable, we will hold the picnic."

Idiomatic Expressions

"En tanto" is used in various idiomatic expressions that convey conditions or ongoing circumstances:

1. En tanto que vivas, nunca olvides tus sueños.

2. "As long as you live, never forget your dreams."

3. En tanto que haya vida, hay esperanza.

4. "While there is life, there is hope."

5. En tanto que se respete la ley, todos están felices.

6. "As long as the law is respected, everyone is happy."

7. En tanto que trabajes duro, alcanzarás tus metas.

8. "As long as you work hard, you will reach your goals."

9. En tanto que no llegues tarde, no habrá problema.

10. "As long as you don’t arrive late, there won’t be a problem."

Etymology

The phrase "en tanto" comes from the combination of "en," a preposition meaning "in" or "at," and "tanto," which means "so much" or "as much." The word "tanto" itself has Latin roots from "tantus."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Mientras - Siempre que

Antonyms: - A menos que (unless) - Si no (if not)