nervoso
1. feeling or showing worry, fear, or anxiety
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Ela se sentiu nervosa antes da entrevista de emprego.
2. easily frightened or startled; timid
He is a nervous person who startles easily.
Ele é uma pessoa nervosa que se assusta facilmente.
3. relating to the nerves or nervous system
The patient has a nervous disorder.
O paciente tem um transtorno nervoso.
4. characterized by tension or anxiety
There was a nervous atmosphere in the room.
Havia uma atmosfera nervosa na sala.
NYC Slang
on edge, jittery, wound up
Related Idioms & Phrases
nervous wreck (um completo caco de nervos)
bundle of nerves (um feixe de nervos)
get one's nerves (irritar alguém)
have nerves of steel (ter nervos de aço)
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