awhile

awhile(
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wayl
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. un rato
The store owner was out, so we had to wait awhile until he came back.El dueño de la tienda estaba fuera, así que tuvimos que esperar un rato hasta que volviera.
b. algún tiempo
As we arrived early at the hotel, we had to wait awhile to have our room ready.Como llegamos temprano al hotel tuvimos que esperar algún tiempo hasta tener lista la habitación.
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