How to Say "stressed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stressed” is “nerviosa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella estaba muy nerviosa antes de su presentación.
She was very nervous before her presentation.
La niña se puso nerviosa cuando vio al perro grande.
The girl got anxious when she saw the big dog.
Si estás nerviosa, respira profundamente.
If you are nervous, breathe deeply.
Using SER vs. ESTAR
We use the verb 'estar' (like 'está nerviosa') because being nervous is usually a temporary feeling or a current emotional state, not a permanent characteristic.
Agreement Rule
Since this word ends in '-a', it is used to describe a singular female person or thing. For a male person, you would use 'nervioso'.
Forgetting the Ending
Mistake: “La chica es nervioso.”
Correction: La chica es nerviosa. (The ending must match the girl.)
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