Por primera vez
Example: Por primera vez visité la playa con mis amigos.
Definition
"Por primera vez" is a Spanish expression meaning that something is happening or being done for the very first time. It indicates the initial occurrence of an event or action, as in the sentence: 'Por primera vez visité la playa con mis amigos,' meaning 'I visited the beach with my friends for the first time.'
Etymology
The phrase "por primera vez" literally translates to 'for the first time' in English. It combines 'por,' a preposition used here to indicate cause or reason, with 'primera,' the feminine form of 'first,' and 'vez,' meaning 'time' or 'occasion.' This straightforward construction dates back to classical Spanish usage and emphasizes the initial instance of an action.
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"Por primera vez" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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