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    Nerviosos (en. Nervous)

    /nerˈβjosos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a state of nerves or anxiety.
    I was nervous before presenting my exam.
    Estaba nervioso antes de presentar su examen.
    That shows or expresses nervousness.
    His nervous voice revealed his insecurity.
    Su voz nerviosa delataba su inseguridad.
    Pertaining to a tense or restless emotional state.
    The children were nervous about the show.
    Los niños estaban nerviosos por el espectáculo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'nerviosus', which means 'related to the nerves'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be nervous
    To feel restlessness or anxiety.
    estar nervioso
    to get nervous
    To begin to feel nervous or anxious.
    ponerse nervioso
    not to be nervous
    To feel calm and relaxed.
    no estar nervioso

    Related Words

    nerve
    Tissue that transmits electrical impulses in the nervous system.
    nervio
    nervousness
    State of restlessness or anxiety.
    nerviosismo
    vein
    Structure of nerves in a plant or an object.
    nervadura

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    Today I am on edge, I feel very nervous about the exam.
    Hoy estoy a mil, me siento muy nervioso por el examen.
    To have butterflies in the stomach
    Before going out on the date, I had butterflies in my stomach because I was nervous.
    Antes de salir a la cita, tenía mariposas en el estómago porque estaba nervioso.