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nerviosos

ner-BYOH-sohs/nerˈβjosos/

“nerviosos” means “nervous” in Spanish (feeling worried or anxious).

nervous

Also: jittery, anxious
A person sitting on a chair with their hands clasped tightly, looking wide-eyed and slightly worried.

📝 In Action

Mis hermanos están muy nerviosos por el examen de mañana.

A1

My brothers are very nervous about tomorrow's exam.

Ellos no son chicos nerviosos, suelen estar muy tranquilos.

A2

They aren't nervous boys; they are usually very calm.

Nos pusimos nerviosos cuando escuchamos el ruido.

B1

We got nervous when we heard the noise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inquietos (restless)
  • intranquilos (uneasy)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar nerviosos – to be nervous (right now)
  • ponerse nerviosos – to become nervous
  • ser nerviosos – to be nervous people (by nature)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nerviosos" in Spanish:

jittery→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nerviosos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly describes a group of 5 men who are currently feeling anxious?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
curiososfamosos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'nervosus', which originally meant 'sinewy' or 'strong'. Over time, it shifted to describe the 'nerves' and the feeling of being 'full of nerves' or anxious.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: nervousFrench: nerveux

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'nerviosos' for a group of women?

Only if there is at least one man in the group. If the group is 100% women, you must use 'nerviosas'.

What's the difference between 'ser' and 'estar' with this word?

'Estar nerviosos' means the people are feeling nervous in this moment. 'Ser nerviosos' means they are high-strung or anxious people as part of their personality.