mentre
while
The Italian word 'mentre' is similar to the English word 'while'. It is used to indicate simultaneity between two events, often indicating an action that occurs at the same time as another action. It can also imply a contrast between two statements similar to how 'while' is used in English.
Example sentences using: mentre
Stavo leggendo un libro mentre aspettavo il bus.
I was reading a book while waiting for the bus.
This sentence uses 'mentre' to indicate an action that was happening at the same time as another action. In this case, the action of reading a book was happening at the same time as waiting for the bus.
Mentre mangiavo la cena, il telefono ha squillato.
While I was eating dinner, the phone rang.
'Mentre' is used in this sentence to indicate two events happening at the same time. The person was in the process of eating dinner when the phone started to ring.
Mentre studiavo per l'esame, ho bevuto molto caffè.
While I was studying for the exam, I drank a lot of coffee.
The word 'mentre' is used here to express that two actions were happening simultaneously. The action of studying for the exam and drinking coffee were happening at the same time.