Italian
Etymology
From the older form (14th century) domentre, from Latin dum + interim.[1] Cognate to Spanish mientras.
Conjunction
mentre
- while; as (during the same time that)
- while; whilst; whereas (but in contrast...)
Derived terms
- in quel mentre
- nel mentre
References
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↑ Angelo Prati, "Vocabolario Etimologico Italiano", Torino, 1951