No, è la mia prima volta.
No, it's my first time.
Language note: Use this to express a first-time experience.
Context: Maria responds by saying this is her first time here.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
No
[noh]
No
Indicating a negative response.
No, non è come pensi.
No, it is not as you think.
è
[eh]
it is
Used to describe or identify something.
È interessante.
It is interesting.
la
[lah]
the
Denoting one or more people or things already mentioned.
La casa è grande.
The house is big.
mia
[mee-ah]
my
Possessive term indicating one's ownership.
È la mia scelta.
It is my choice.
prima
[pree-mah]
first
Indicates the initial time or instance.
Questa è la mia prima volta qui.
This is my first time here.
volta
[vol-tah]
time
Referring to the occurrence or frequency of an event.
Ogni volta che vieni, è speciale.
Every time you come, it's special.
Phrase Parts
No
No
Used to express denial or disagreement.
No, grazie.
No, thank you.
è
is
Third person singular of 'essere' (to be).
È bello.
It is beautiful.
la mia
my
Possessive adjective for feminine singular nouns.
La mia casa.
My house.
prima volta
first time
Indication of experiencing something for the first instance.
Questa è la mia prima volta a Roma.
This is my first time in Rome.
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