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While / Whereas / Whilst / Contrasting and Comparing

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Contrastar o comparar dos ideas o situaciones que son opuestas entre sí te ayudará a expresar la diferencia entre los mismos.

Contraste y comparación de ideas con “While”, “Whereas” y “Whilst”

Para expresar y marcar diferencias entre dos cosas, puedes utilizar palabras como “While”, “Whereas” y “Whilst”. Las tres palabras significan lo mismo, ya que son sinónimos. “While” es mucho más utilizada, mientras que “Whilst” es más formal.

  • Some people prefer to live in small cities, while the majority prefer big ones.
  • While the majority prefer big ones, some people prefer to live in small cities.

Observa como se contrastan dos ideas opuestas usando “While” y que también puedes invertir el orden de las oraciones.

Veamos algunos ejemplos más:

  • Whilst some people believe crime is a problem in the city, I don’t think it is too serious.
  • In this part of this country, the population is very big, Whereas in the center it is low.

Contrasta ideas, información, situaciones o personas de esta simple manera. Expresa qué hay de diferente entre dos cosas y puedes practicar expresando que tiene de diferente tu país y otro que te gustaría visitar.


Contribución creada por: Kevin Fiorentino (Platzi Contributor).

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and explains what each one means and their difference

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  • Whilst the majority prefer drink soda, some people prefer drink natural juices.
  • While in El Salvador it is very hot, in other countries it is cold.
    -My sister has smooth hair, whereas I have wavy hair.

while my mom was shopping I was playing
You are from El Salvador whilst I am from Panama.
That blouse is purple whereas mine is pink.

It tells us that “While” and “Whilst” have the same meaning but that “Whilst” is used more formally.

The video talks about three words while, whereas and whilst, which are words used to compare and contrast information, only the only difference is that whilst is used in more formal contexts

This video talks about the use of three words, which are: “While, Whereas and Whilist”. While and whilist are used in the same way since they are synonyms, in the case of whilist, we use it for more formal contexts.

  • In the United States you earn more money than in El Salvador.
  • in El Salvador we find fewer life opportunities than in the United States.
  • Children who grow up in the United States are more likely to learn more languages ​​or things if they put their minds to it because they have more opportunities.
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  • In Colombia🇨🇴 live around 50.34 million people, whilst China has 1.398 billion people.

  • While Colombia🇨🇴 has only 51 natural parks, Thailan has 100.

While/Whereas
Whereas I love swimming in lakes, I have never swum in the sea.
Whilst
We came across this place whilst on a cycling holiday.
Contrasting and Comparing
Compare and contrast laptops with similar features.

Please wait around for a while. All my neighbors take well care of their lawn whereas I neglect Keep your eyes on the PCB whilst you're performing a test. Mantenga sus ojos en la PCB

I like the ocean, whereas my sister likes the forest.
I love listening to music while I clean the house
Please be patient whilst I try to resolve the situation.

While Colombia🇨🇴 has only 51 natural parks, Thailand🇹🇭has 100.

Whereas Colombia🇨🇴 has the biggest bird biodiversity, Japan🇯🇵 is the country with the most higher GDP.

In Colombia🇨🇴 live around 50.34 million people, whilst China🇨🇳 has 1.398 billion people.

1- While I was sick, my friends visited me
2- he ordered whilst he spoke
3- whereas I prayed, I fell asleep

1-She was at home resting while her husband was at work
2-The boy was watching television while his brother was asleep
3-I was wondering if while you make the food I make the drinks.

1-All my neighbors take well care of their lawn whereas I neglect mine
2-Sally loves sightseeing whereas her boyfriend prefers sunbathing.
3-The hotel was horrible whereas the town was lovely

1-Whilst I was waiting for the bus, I got bit by a dog.
2-Whilst out shopping, I saw a burglary.

While:
Please wait around for a while.

Whereas:
My aunt is very sweet and calm whereas my uncle is very al loud.

Whilst:
And whilst I was sleeping, he went through my things

  • while I do homework I listen to music
  • The child can play and talk whilst listening to the recordings.
  • Whereas I love swimming in lakes, I have never swum in the sea.

while my dad was shopping i was playing
You are from El Salvador while I am from Panama.
That blouse is green while mine is pink.

She is eating while he is playing in the park
Sophi is at the office whilst her sister is at home
This house is small, whereas the new one will be bigger.

I think US highways are really secure whereas in Mexico, some highways are very dangerous due to crime (sad fact 😦 )

-I’m leaving while you stay here in the house.
-The hotel was horrible whereas the town was lovely
-We came across this place whilst on a cycling holiday.

While and Whilts are used in the same way and are words used to compare and contrast information. Whereas is another word that is used to mean “while” and is used to differentiate two things.

hello my name is manuel I thought the class was good because it speaks what happens my example:
1 this happened when paul was in the city of listra
2 the city was self-sufficient while the muslims were suffering
3 you are the fish while he is the sea

whilst, it all depends on vwhere you live and how you are using the word in a sentence. As a noun or verb use while As a conjunction or adverb , use while

'I go shopping on Saturdays, whereas my friend stays home

She is very smart while ana is a very hard work person

You are the fish, whilst He is the sea.

it is better to study tourist services than accounting
while their opinion in class, others do no
while I work others do not

While some are in high school classes, I’m virtual

one friend just spends playing whilst the other just studying

In the United States, most people received a tax credit or economic relief during the pandemic, while in Colombia they received nothing from the government in the face of the problem.

Colombia bases it’s economy in petroleum while China’s economy is based on technology
Whereas Colombia’s biodviersity is enormous, Hungary’s biodiversity is not

Whereas in Colombia the youngs know 2 languages, in suiza knows 4 languages.

While in Chocó there are 7 universities, in Bogotá there more than 20 universities.

In Japan has 2,8% of unemployment rate, whilst in Colombia has 14,3% or unemployment rate.

  • Whereas Bogota is a cosmopolitan city, I would prefer to live somewhere calmier.
  • While New York have different temperatures all year long, Bogota temperature is constant and pleasant.

while my mom was shopping I was playing
You are from El Salvador whilst I am from Panama.
That blouse is purple whereas mine is pink.

The boy was watching television while his brother was asleep.

The daughters inherited their mother’s beauty whereas the sons inherited her good humor.

The girls met four years ago whilst singing with a local band.

I’m going out for a while.
I read a book while eating.

She slipped whilst walking in the garden and it snapped.
The work could be done whilst still living at the property.

All my neighbors take well care of their lawn whereas I neglect mine

The hotel was horrible whereas the town was lovely.

At my house there are always chocolate chip cookies while at my grandmother's house there are only vanilla cookies. Today I'm going to go to my friends in the park to play with them. At my grandmother's there are lots of country animals while in the city there are only cats and dogs.

I read a book while eating.
My brother like meat, whereas I hate it.
She sing whilst she studing.

  • All my neighbors take well care of their lawn whereas I neglect mine

  • So, what’s the number-one rule whilst you’re out here?

  • She reads the newspaper while eating breakfast.

Please wait around for a while. Let me think for a while. Its going to take a while.

While I love my work, I don’t love where I live.
Roses are red, whereas violets are blue.
Whilst some roses are red, some are not.

1 it is better to study at the institute than at home

2 While some give their opinion in class, others do not.

3 While some work, others don’t.

Whereas the fist picture has the cup is empty, the second picture have it full

Whilst the waitress has and pink apron, in the 2nd picture, she has a green one.

Whereas in NJ is too cold in winter and spring, in Lima always is a little bit hot, or no cold as here…

In the United State most of the people received a Tax credit or an economic relief during the pandemic, while in Colombia we didn´t receive anything from the government.

  • While in the USA the highway is most bigger in Colombia the highway re very small
  • Whereas in NYC the public transportation is more efficient in Bogota is more inefficient

While in Guadalajara sometimes is raining in Las Vegas doesn’t.
In Guadalajara there isn’t sea whilst in Pto Vallarta does,
In Guadalajara we speak spanish whereas in Paris they speak french

Whereas Bogota is a big city, Pasto is a small one.
Mexico City has a metro/subway transportation system, while Bogota only has Transmilenio.

While in the first picture, the cup is empty, in the second picture is.
While in the first picture, the apron is pink, in the second picture the apron is green.

Canada has better health system whilst in Colombia is badly.
Canada has wonderful landscapes, whereas Francia is insuperable.
While in Paris is tonight, in Latin America countries like Colombia is the day.

Whereas my city is famous for its nights, the cold cities of my country are not

Quito is very antique, while New York is constantly renovating

while my country has beautiful beaches, Europe has beautiful monuments..

While the first picture the cup of wine is empty in the second picture is full

* While in Japan people is introvent, in Colombia people is mor extrovert and kind * Tipical food in Asia is cutest while in my country is more delicious
Whereas the biggest cities in South America has subway lines, Bogotá has buses :') I certainly won't listen music while I'm studying, doubtlessly it can affect my focus mode
* Whereas in Barcelona there are beaches in Bogotá there are not. * In Barcelona the way of life is relaxed Whilst in Bogotá the way of life is frenetic * While in Bogotá the Metro doesn’t exist, in Barcelona there are multiple Metro lines.
# While / Whereas / Whilst / Contrasting and Comparing Practice: What are the differences between these pictures? \- While in the first picture, the waitress is holding a green menu, in the second picture the menu is pink. \- While in the first picture, the cup has wine, in the second picture the cup is empty. \- In the first picture, the waitress’s apron is pink, while in the second picture, the apron is green. \- While in the first picture, the bow tie of the waiter is leaning toward the right, in the second picture is leaning toward the left. \- In the second picture, the apron of the waiter is leaning toward the right, whereas in the first picture is leaning toward the left. Exercise practice: What are some differences between your country/city and another you would like to visit? \- While Lima is known for its coastal climate, Bogotá has a cooler, mountain climate. \- Lima is famous for its vibrant food scene, whereas Bogotá is known for its rich cultural heritage. \- Whilst Bogotá often experiences rain throughout the year, Lima has very little rainfall. \- Lima is situated by the Pacific Ocean, while Bogotá is located high in the Andes Mountains.
Whilst In Colombia we speak english, in UK speak english
Practice: I would like to visit Bocachica Texas, while my city is a town surrounded by trees and nature, bocachica it surrounded by sand and few nature. Another one, is that while in my city the business is growing flowers, in Bocachica there are a space center.
while in peru public transportation is a chaos, in chile is very tidy
While Madrid is a small town, Madrid (Spain) is a huge city with millions of habitants Whereas Madrid has very few turistic places, Madrid (Spain) has a lot of museums and historic places Whilst Madrid is a calm town, Madrid (Spain) is an agitated city
* While in the first picture the cup is empty in the second one is full. * While in the first pic the girls apron is pink in the second one is green.

My city’s people are serious while in other cities are less serious.
I am working at my job whereas my co-workers are free

While in my city the weather is too cold and humide, in Medellin the weather is more warm. While in Medellin there´s a lot to do, in my city there´s less activities to enjoy it.
while in Bogota is cold most of the time in miami the weather is really hot
While my friends got a promotion, i had to quit my job. I have a freelance job, whereas I work from a home office. Some people have to go to the office, whilst I can sleep more hours at home.
I want to visit New York. While my town is small and quiet, New York is a city that never sleeps. I always have it on my travel plans whereas my wife doesn't like it very much.
In my town Salcaja people is very active, while in a town near by called San Cristobal is very quiet. In my town wheather is very cold, while La Habana is hot that´s why I´d like to visit it. While USA is very big, my contry is small.
* Whereas more than a half million people live in Bucaramanga , Popayán only has a little more than 300000 inhabitants. * Bucaramanga is characterized by being a hot city, while in Popayán it is difficult to overcome the 25 degrees of temperature
While Colombia has a big territory to use for cultivate flowers or coffe, Taiwan has a small territory but in that country has an industry more tecnologic.
I got the differneses! I would like to visit Norway whereas Norway is near to the north pole, my country Colombia is in the ecuatorial line
While in New Jersey we have 6 months of cold weather in the Dominican Republic it is warm all year around.

Whereas I prefer tea, my friend likes to drink coffee.

I am from Lima - Perú. While Lima has a terrible transport system, Medellin has one of the best, even though Medellin is not the capital of Colombia.
1. While the waitress is holding a green menu in the first picture, in the second picture the menu is pink 2. In the first picture, the waitress is holding an empty glass wine whereas in the second picture is holding a full glass wine. 3. In the first picture, the waitress is wearing a pink apron, whilst in the second image the waitress is wearing a green apron.
Whereas Bogota is very cold, Barranquilla is very hot.
While in Paraguay all our energy is hydroelectric, in Estonia the majority is gas-based. While there are people who think Paraguay is a great country, there are many like me who think the opposite.
What are some differences between your city and another you would like to visit? 1. 2. Manta has a heat is higher most of the year, Quito where I live the temperature is low with stronger winds. 3. **Whilst** most of the people prefer to visit Tonsupa on vacations, Manta always will be my first option to book. 4. Quito Traffic's is so heave in the evening, **whereas** Manta is a small city without this of problem.
While in the city where I live don't snow, in others cities yes. While in the city where I live it's sunny, in others cities are cloudy and probably rainy
The city where I live has a lot of tunnels, whereas Buenos Aires hasn´t got any tunnels. Cause Bergen has a lot of mountains, but Buenos aires is in a flat region. While Buenos Aires is a very big city with very big population. Bergen is a relatively small city.
While in the 1st picture, the waitress is wearing a pink apron, in the 2nd picture, she is wearing a green one. While in the 1st picture, the waitress is holding an empty cup, in the 2nd picture, she is holding a cup full of wine.
* in B/quilla the wheather is mostly sunny and warm, while in cities on the globlar north like Edimburgo, wheather is moslty cold and cloudy

While Mexico´s South there are jungle, vegetation and beaches, Mexico´s North there are desert, cold wether and dry weather.

While my country has excellent weather, in the new country is too cold for me. While my city is small, the capital is noisy city. While in my city few people speak English, the city that I would like to visit I could practice my English with everybody.
In my country we love spice food, while in other countries they just can't handle it.
* The population of Montería, Córdoba, Colombia is 446,000, whilst the population of Lacanau, France is just 5,342.
While,i live in Spain that it is full of people and buildings, i would like to visit places like the valeys of "the lord of the rings", just grass, wind and serenity.
In lima you have to pay every time you use public transport, whilst It is subsidized in Luxembourg.

I would like to go to Russia but the difference is that it is very cold there and here in Colombia it is quite warm.

Whereas in chile we have a good economy, in argentina they are really bad In CABA there are a lot of wonderfull coffes, while in Santiago there are a few ones
whereas = while = whilst (formal - written)
While the weather is cool in Bogotá, it is hot in Bucaramanga
My city is regularly cold whereas most of the cities I want ti visit in my country are rather hot. While in my city is not so common to have arguably hot days, there are many other parts of my country where they are much more common.
While my city is often cold, cloudy, and rainy, Cartagena city is hot and humid and has clear skies.

While in my town there is poverty, there aren’t banks and the wheather is hot, in some of the cities of US it’s the opposite

Whereas other countries have nice beaches, Venezuela has the most beautiful ones like for example Los Roques.
  • Whereas Bolivia lacks a coastline, Italy is bordered by three seas.
  • Guatemala has a long period of rain during the year whereas the Philippines only has a dry season.

  • Whilst Guatemala has only one official language a few countries have more than 2 official languages.

  • Guatemala has huge production of coffee where Switzerland is a country famous to have one of the best chocolates around the world.

While Cali is a small city with places to dance salsa, Bogota is a big city with a bundle of sites to dance different kinds of music

While Mexico is very cheap, Germany is very expensive
The Europe contries are so small, whilst USA is so big
The rules in Germany are so strict, whereas In Mexico are a little more flexible

I enjoy reading, whereas my sister prefers watching movies.

Yes i did it… all of them

While the subway in my country is always clean, in the new york it is always dirty