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nervous

[/ˈnɜːrvəs/]
adjective
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
Synonyms
anxiousworriedapprehensiveuneasytense
Antonyms
calmrelaxedcomposedconfidentserene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nervoso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nervoso
standard usage, may use 'ansioso' for mild anxiety
São Paulo
nervoso
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
nervoso
standard usage; may also use 'stressado' in contemporary speech

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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