“Enquanto” is a term. It functions as a conjunction and has various meanings depending on the context.
- While: “Enquanto” is commonly used to express a contrast or simultaneous action.
“Ele trabalha enquanto ela estuda” (He works while she studies). - Whereas: It is used to establish a comparison or opposition between two ideas or situations.
“Ela gosta de ler, enquanto ele prefere assistir filmes” (She likes to read, whereas he prefers watching movies). - During: “Enquanto” can also indicate a temporal duration.
“Enquanto estive em Lisboa, visitei vários monumentos” (During my stay in Lisbon, I visited several monuments). - As long as: It can express a condition or requirement for something to happen.
“Podes jogar, enquanto te portares bem” (You can play as long as you behave well). - Meanwhile: “Enquanto” can denote an action or event happening at the same time as another.
“Eu vou ao supermercado, enquanto tu preparas o jantar” (I’ll go to the supermarket, meanwhile, you prepare dinner).
