Nerviosa (en. Nervous)

/neɾˈβjosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels or shows nervousness.
I was nervous before getting on stage.
Estaba nerviosa antes de subir al escenario.
Related to the body's nerves or the nervous system.
She has a nervous condition that makes her tremble.
Ella tiene una condición nerviosa que la hace temblar.
Characterized by excitement or restlessness.
The situation in the office was nerve-wracking due to the presentation.
La situación en la oficina era nerviosa debido a la presentación.

Etymology

From Latin 'nerviosus', which means 'related to the nerves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be nervous
To feel anxiety or restlessness.
estar nerviosa
to make someone nervous
To cause nervousness to another person.
poner nerviosa a alguien
to be as nervous as a jelly
To be extremely nervous.
ser nerviosa como un flan

Related Words

nerves
Set of fibers that transmit electrical impulses in the body.
nervios
nervousness
State of being restless or anxious.
nerviosismo
nerve
Fibers that conduct electrical impulses.
nervio

Slang Meanings

To be spaced out
She is spaced out because she has an exam tomorrow.
Ella está en las nubes porque tiene un examen mañana.
To be on edge
I am on edge because of the job interview.
Estoy al borde por la entrevista de trabajo.