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    Nervioso (en. Nervous)

    /nerˈβjoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows great tension or restlessness.
    She was nervous before giving her speech.
    Ella estaba nerviosa antes de dar su discurso.
    That occurs due to a state of anxiety or emotional tension.
    The atmosphere in the room was nervous due to the competition.
    El ambiente en la sala era nervioso por la competencia.
    That is related to the nervous system.
    The doctor explained that nervous problems can also affect physical health.
    El médico explicó que los problemas nerviosos también pueden afectar la salud física.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be nervous
    To feel restlessness or anxiety in a situation.
    estar nervioso
    to get nervous
    To start feeling anxiety or stress.
    ponerse nervioso
    to be a nervous person
    To be a person who gets easily anxious.
    ser un mano nerviosa

    Related Words

    nervousness
    State or condition of being nervous.
    nerviosismo
    nerve
    Tissue of the nervous system that transmits stimuli.
    nervio

    Slang Meanings

    To have butterflies in one’s stomach.
    When I saw him, I got butterflies in my stomach; I was nervous.
    Cuando le vi, me dieron mariposas en el estómago, estaba nervioso.
    To be on edge.
    After the news, everyone was on edge.
    Después de la noticia, todos estaban con los nervios de punta.