mentre guidavo

while I was driving

→ mentre
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while I was driving “Guidavo” means “I was driving”; the phrase can change with the subject and tense, as in “mentre guidi” (“while you’re driving”).
IT: Ascoltavo la radio mentre guidavo.
EN: I was listening to the radio while I was driving.

Avevo paura di addormentarmi mentre guidavo.

I was afraid of falling asleep while driving.