the first days
En los primeros días de la historia americana, los negros eran esclavos.
In the early days of American history, black people were slaves.
He visto su cara, sus ojos, igual que los primeros días tras su muerte.
I have seen his face, his eyes, just like in the first days after his death.
— Rebeca (1940)
Durante los primeros días de agosto, hace calor.
During the first few days of August, it is hot.
Todo estaba bien durante los primeros días.
Everything was fine during the first few days.