Meaning
«It’s my first time» é uma expressão em inglês usada para indicar que alguém está fazendo algo pela primeira vez. Esta frase é útil em diversas situações, como ao visitar um lugar novo, experimentar um prato diferente ou realizar uma atividade inédita.
Por exemplo, se você está em um restaurante e nunca provou sushi antes, você pode dizer: «It’s my first time trying sushi». Isso comunica claramente ao ouvinte que você não tem experiência anterior com essa comida.
A expressão pode ser usada em diferentes contextos e é uma maneira eficaz de expressar novidade ou inexperiência. Além disso, ajuda a preparar as pessoas ao seu redor para oferecer suporte ou explicações adicionais, caso necessário.
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!
Mas eu vou experimentar qualquer coisa pelo menos uma 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?
Você está com seu capacete?
Got my helmet on! I’m so nervous.
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
É a minha primeira vez andando de scooter.
It’ll be fun.
I won’t go too fast.
Não vou ir tão 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.
Lembre-se apenas dos conceitos básicos 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.
Se começar a ficar nervoso, mantenha a respiração estável.
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 passar por essas montanhas, lagos e por esses dois parques nacionais.
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.
Mas é a minha primeira vez vendo a "Eiffel Tower".
Really? You’ll love it.
It’s sort of magical being around the tower.
É meio mágico estar perto da torre.
I hear that a lot.
Situation 2
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really?
What do you think?
O que você acha?
It’s a little more crowded than I thought.
But the view from the second floor is breathtaking.
Mas a vista do segundo andar é de tirar o fôlego.
I agree.
The views from the tower are one of a kind.
As vistas da torre são 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?
