Al mismo tiempo
Example: Puedo estudiar y escuchar música al mismo tiempo.
Definition
"Al mismo tiempo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that two or more actions or events happen simultaneously or concurrently. For example, in the phrase 'Puedo estudiar y escuchar música al mismo tiempo,' it means being able to study and listen to music at once.
Etymology
The expression "al mismo tiempo" literally translates to 'at the same time' in English. It combines 'al' (a contraction of 'a' and 'el,' meaning 'to the'), 'mismo' (same), and 'tiempo' (time). This phrase has been used in Spanish for centuries to describe simultaneous actions, emphasizing the concept of concurrency.
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"Al mismo tiempo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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