feel nervous

[fil ˈnɜːrvəs]

verb phrase

sentir-se nervoso/a

1. to experience anxiety, unease, or apprehension

I feel nervous about my job interview tomorrow.

Sinto-me nervoso sobre a entrevista de emprego amanhã.

2. to be in a state of mental tension or worry

She felt nervous when speaking in public.

Ela se sentiu nervosa quando falava em público.

NYC Slang

be all wound up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sentir-se nervoso/a

most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ficar nervoso/a

colloquial preference for 'ficar' over 'sentir'

São Paulo

sentir-se nervoso/a or ficar de nervo

both forms used; 'de nervo' is more informal

Portugal

sentir-se nervoso/a

standard usage; 'estar nervoso/a' also acceptable

have butterflies in one's stomach

be on edge

feel jittery

have the jitters

be a bundle of nerves

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