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Tier 3: Advanced

En tanto que

While / Whereas (formal)

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Reasoning & Logic Institutionalized Expression Advanced very formal
Pronunciation:

en TAN-to ke

When to use:

Very formal comparison.

See It in Context

En tanto que algunos prefieren velocidad, otros prefieren precisión.

While some prefer speed, others prefer precision.

Preference comparison
En tanto que es jefe, debe tomar la decisión.

Whereas he is the boss, he must make the decision.

Role-based expectation
En tanto que teoría es sólida, en práctica tiene fallos.

While as a theory it's solid, in practice it has flaws.

Theory vs practice
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