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nervosamente

[nɛɾ.vo.za.ˈmẽ.tɨ]
adverb
nervously
1. In a nervous manner; with nervousness, anxiety, or agitation
She nervously waited for the exam results.
Ela esperava nervosamente pelos resultados do exame.
2. In a way that shows tension or restlessness
He nervously tapped his fingers on the table.
Ele batia os dedos na mesa nervosamente.
3. With a state of being easily agitated or excitable
The audience reacted nervously to the unexpected announcement.
O público reagiu nervosamente ao anúncio inesperado.
Synonyms
ansiosamenteinquietamenteapreensivamenteagitadamentetemerosamente
Antonyms
calmamentetranquilamenteserenamenteplacidamentedescontraidamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nervosamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
nervosamente
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
nervosamente
Standard usage, may be preceded by other intensifiers
Portugal
nervosamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar nervoso/nervosa
ficar nervoso/nervosa
andar nervoso/nervosa
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