Primeira vez
First time
Language note: Implies curiosity and initiation into something new.
Culture note: A conversation starter to explore common grounds.
Context: They reveal it's their first time here and inquire about you.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Primeira
[pree-may-rah]
First
Combining with 'vez' makes 'first time'.
É sua primeira vez aqui neste bar?
Is it your first time here at this bar?
vez
[ves]
Time
Refers to an occurrence or instance in someone's life.
Ele mencionou que era sua primeira vez aqui.
He mentioned it was his first time here.
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