Al mismo tiempo
Example: Ella estudia y escucha música al mismo tiempo.
Definition
"Al mismo tiempo" is a Spanish expression meaning 'at the same time,' used to indicate that two or more actions or events occur simultaneously. For example, in the phrase 'Ella estudia y escucha música al mismo tiempo,' it shows that studying and listening to music happen concurrently.
Etymology
The phrase "al mismo tiempo" combines Spanish words meaning 'at' (al), 'same' (mismo), and 'time' (tiempo). It originates from Latin roots, with 'tiempo' derived from Latin 'tempus,' meaning time. Did you know? This expression reflects a straightforward way to denote simultaneity, much like its English counterpart 'at the same time.'
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"Al mismo tiempo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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