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Al principio...

At first...

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Notes & Usage:

Temporal frame for describing initial stages.

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Al principio no me gustaba, pero ahora sí.

At first I didn't like it, but now I do.

Al principio fue difícil, pero luego me acostumbré.

At first it was difficult, but then I got used to it.

Al principio pensé que era una broma.

At first I thought it was a joke.