What does the spanish word mientras stand for in English?

"Mientras" in Spanish can translate to several English words depending on the context, but the most common are:

* While

* As long as

* Meantime

* Meanwhile

Examples:

* Mientras estudias, puedo hacer la cena. (While you study, I can make dinner.)

* Mientras tengas el dinero, puedes comprarlo. (As long as you have the money, you can buy it.)

* Mientras esperamos, podemos tomar un café. (Meantime, we can have a coffee.)

* Mientras tú cocinas, yo pondré la mesa. (Meanwhile, I will set the table.)

The best translation will depend on the specific sentence and the meaning you want to convey.