Italian Expression · Intermediate
nel frattempo
in the meantime / meanwhile
Pronunciation: nel frat-TEM-po
Meaning
During the intervening period of time.
Example
Aspetto la risposta, nel frattempo posso lavorare ad altro.
I'm waiting for the answer; in the meantime, I can work on something else.
Practice tips
- Practice nel frattempo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.