Translation of Spanish word "nervioso" to English
nervioso
/neɾˈvjoso/
Meaning
Adjectivefeeling or showing anxiety or unease
How to use
Nervioso ('nervous / tense / excitable') is an adjective (nervioso, nerviosa). Ponerse nervioso — To get nervous.
🇬🇧 English
nervous
Example
La situación me está poniendo nervioso.
The situation is making me nervous.
Mi hermano es un poco nervioso antes de los exámenes.
My brother is a bit nervous before exams.
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- sistema nervioso— nervous system
- ponerse nervioso— to get nervous / anxious
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The Spanish word "nervioso" means "nervous" in English.
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