How to Say ‘It's not my first time’ in Mexican Spanish
No es mi primera vez
no ehs mee pree-MEH-rah ves
[no ehs mee pree-MEH-rah ves]
💬 Usage Tip: A response indicating familiarity.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Regulars often form friendships with staff or other patrons.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[no]
Not
Used to indicate negation.
No es mi primera vez en este lugar.
It's not my first time at this place.
es mi
ehs mee
is my
Referring to personal ownership or relation.
Es mi hermano.
He is my brother.
Words in this phrase
es
[ehs]
Is
Third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
No es la hora, pero casi.
It's not the time, but close.
mi
[mee]
My
Indicates possession or belonging to oneself.
No es mi primera vez aquí.
It's not my first time here.
primera vez
pree-MEH-rah ves
first time
Initial occurrence of an event or action.
Es mi primera vez aquí.
It's my first time here.
Words in this phrase
primera
[pree-MEH-rah]
First
Denotes the initial one in a sequence.
No es mi primera oportunidad.
It's not my first opportunity.
vez
[ves]
Time
A distinct moment or occasion.
No es mi primera vez viajando.
It's not my first time traveling.
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