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How to Say ‘I'm Emily Smith, I'm new here.’ in Mexican Spanish

Soy Emily Smith , soy nuevo aquí.

SOY SOY NWEH-voh ah-KEE

[SOY SOY NWEH-voh ah-KEE]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Saying your full name and adding that you're new is a normal, friendly way to approach coworkers on your first day. People will usually respond warmly and introduce themselves back.

Phrase Breakdown

soy nuevo aquí.

SOY NWEH-voh ah-KEE

I'm new here.

This says you just joined. Say it smoothly: soy-NWE-vo-a-KEE.

Example

Hola, soy nuevo aquí.

Hi, I'm new here.

Words in this phrase

soy

[SOY]

I am

Used to identify yourself by name in introductions at networking events.

Example

Frente al representante, digo Soy Emily Smith con seguridad.

In front of the representative, I say I am Emily Smith confidently.

nuevo

[NWEH-voh]

new

Not existing before; made or introduced for the first time.

Example

Va a ser un nuevo comienzo.

It's going to be a new start.

aquí

[ah-KEE]

here

Indicates this place or this company/location.

Example

«Aquí» se refiere a este lugar de trabajo.

“Aquí” refers to this workplace.

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