Nerviosamente (en. Nervously)

/neɾβjosamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an anxious or restless way, evidencing nervousness.
She spoke nervously during the presentation.
Ella hablaba nerviosamente durante la presentación.
Indicates the way someone acts or expresses themselves when feeling anxiety.
She looked around nervously while waiting.
Miró a su alrededor nerviosamente mientras esperaba.
With movement or attitude that reflects emotional tension.
The boy played with his hands nervously.
El niño jugaba con sus manos nerviosamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'nerviosus', meaning 'nervous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak nervously
To speak in an anxious manner, showing restlessness.
hablar nerviosamente
to look nervously
To observe in a restless or anxious way.
mirar nerviosamente
to act nervously
To behave in a tense or restless manner.
actuar nerviosamente

Related Words

nervous
Feeling or showing nervousness.
nervioso
restlessness
State of agitation or anxiety.
inquietud
anxious
Showing anxiety or unease.
ansioso

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of nerves.
She was so nervous that she started to sweat.
Estaba tan nerviosa que empezó a sudar.
To get worked up.
She got worked up when she couldn't find her book.
Se puso de los nervios cuando no encontró su libro.