Meaning
La expresión «It’s my first time» se utiliza para indicar que alguien está experimentando algo por primera vez. Esta frase es comúnmente usada cuando una persona quiere expresar que nunca antes ha hecho o vivido algo determinado.
Por ejemplo, si alguien asiste a un concierto por primera vez, podría decir: «It’s my first time» para comunicar que es su primera experiencia en un evento de este tipo. Esta expresión ayuda a otros a entender que la persona es nueva en la actividad o situación.
Usar «It’s my first time» es útil en situaciones donde se necesita explicar la falta de experiencia o familiaridad con algo. Esta frase permite a las personas pedir guía o paciencia de los demás, ya que están realizando algo que nunca antes han intentado.
En resumen, «It’s my first time» es una forma sencilla de indicar la novedad de una experiencia y es una expresión útil para comunicar la necesidad de apoyo o comprensión en situaciones nuevas.
Today's Sentences
- It’s my first time eating oysters.
- It’s my first time riding a scooter.
- It’s my first time sailing a boat.
- It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
- It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Situation 1
We’re thinking of ordering oysters.
Really?
Is that ok?
It’s my first time eating oysters.
But I’ll try anything once!
¡Pero probaré cualquier cosa al menos una vez!
Situation 2
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Really?
Teach me how to eat these.
You can spritz some lemon juice, then use a tiny fork to loosen the oyster, then slurp from the wide end of the shell.
02
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
Situation 1
Ready?
Do you have your helmet on?
¿Tienes puesto tu casco?
Got my helmet on! I’m so nervous.
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
Es mi primera vez manejando una "scooter".
It’ll be fun.
I won’t go too fast.
No iré demasiado rápido.
Let’s go!
Situation 2
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
You’ll love it!
I’m excited and a little scared at the same time.
It’s so practical and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
03
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
Situation 1
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’ll have so much fun.
Just remember the basics we discussed.
Solo recuerda lo básico que discutimos.
Ok, I’m ready.
Let’s get this boat out on the waters!
Situation 2
You’re doing really well!
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’re a natural.
I feel so free out on the waters!
04
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Situation 1
Have you flown before?
No, it’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Ok, remember to have your protective gear and seatbelts secure.
If you start to get nervous keep your breathing steady.
Si comienzas a ponerte nervioso, mantén la respiración estable.
Got it.
Situation 2
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Let me explain the route.
We’ll be going over these mountains, lakes and these two national parks.
Vamos a pasar por estas montañas, lagos y estos dos parques nacionales.
How long is the ride?
It’ll be around 90 minutes including take off and landing.
05
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Situation 1
Have you been to Paris before?
Yes, I have.
But it’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Pero es mi primera vez viendo la "Eiffel Tower".
Really? You’ll love it.
It’s sort of magical being around the tower.
Es algo mágico estar cerca de la torre.
I hear that a lot.
Situation 2
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really?
What do you think?
¿Qué piensas?
It’s a little more crowded than I thought.
But the view from the second floor is breathtaking.
Pero la vista desde el segundo piso es impresionante.
I agree.
The views from the tower are one of a kind.
Las vistas desde la torre son únicas.
Writer's Note
We learned in the examples earlier that you can use "It's my first time" to express how you experience something for the first time. But you can also use "for the first time" at the end of a sentence without changing the tense.
- We tried sushi for the first time.
- I'm visiting Canada for the first time.
- He drove a supercar for the first time.
- She went bungee jumping for the first time.
- I played mini-golf for the first time.
What kind of first-time experiences have you been through?
