Spanish · Emotions & Feelings
Nervioso
Nervous
Beginneradjective
Definition
Easily agitated or alarmed.
Example
Estoy nervioso antes del examen.
I am nervous before the exam.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning sinewy or vigorous, 'nervioso' has evolved in Spanish to describe a state of nervousness or anxiety.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'nervioso' frequently appears in everyday conversations and more formal writing discussing mental states.