a la primera

on the first try

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on the first try Can also mean at the first opportunity in the phrase “a la primera de cambio.”
SP: Aprendió a usar la aplicación a la primera.
EN: She learned to use the app on the first try.

Dio una explicación clara que todos entendieron a la primera.

He gave a clear explanation that everyone understood immediately.

Si a la primera no tienes éxito, inténtalo, inténtalo, inténtalo nuevamente.

If you don't succeed at first, try, try, try again.

Y a la primera de cambio, me tratas como si no fuera nadie.

And at the first opportunity, you treat me like I’m nobody.

— Ofrenda a la tormenta (2020)

Has acertado a la primera.

You got it right on the first try.

— La historia sin fin (1984)