nervoso, tremendo, agitado
1. nervous, anxious, or unable to relax; having the jitters
I felt jittery before my job interview.
Eu me sentia nervoso antes da minha entrevista de emprego.
2. characterized by sudden, involuntary movements or trembling
His jittery hands made it difficult to write clearly.
Suas mãos tremendo tornavam difícil escrever com clareza.
3. unstable or unpredictable in movement or behavior
The stock market has been jittery all week.
O mercado de ações tem estado instável a semana toda.
The term 'jittery' is commonly used in American English to describe pre-event nervousness, particularly in business, sports, and personal situations. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent 'nervoso' or 'agitado' conveys similar emotional states. The word has gained prominence in financial contexts, especially regarding market volatility, reflecting modern economic anxieties in both American and Brazilian cultures.
NYC Slang
jittery; also 'all nerves' or 'antsy'
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