B2 adjective Neutro

nervous

/ˈnɜːrvəs/

Nervous describes a state of feeling worried, anxious, or slightly afraid about a future event or a specific situation. It often manifests as a physical sensation of tension or restlessness before performing a task or facing a challenge.

Exemplos

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1

I always feel nervous before a first date.

I always feel nervous before a first date.

2

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

3

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
nervousness
Advérbio
nervously
Adjetivo
nervous
Relacionado
nerve
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Dica de memorização

Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.

Quiz rápido

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: nervous

Exemplos

1

I always feel nervous before a first date.

everyday

I always feel nervous before a first date.

2

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

formal

The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.

3

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

informal

Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!

4

Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.

academic

Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.

5

The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.

business

The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
nervousness
Advérbio
nervously
Adjetivo
nervous
Relacionado
nerve

Colocações comuns

feel nervous to experience a sense of anxiety
extremely nervous to be very worried or anxious
nervous system the body's network of nerve cells and fibers
nervous laughter laughing because you are worried or embarrassed
nervous energy vitality or movement caused by being anxious

Frases Comuns

a nervous wreck

someone who is very upset, afraid, or worried

get on someone's nerves

to annoy or irritate someone

a bundle of nerves

an extremely anxious person

Frequentemente confundido com

nervous vs anxious

While similar, 'anxious' can also mean 'eagerly wanting something' (anxious to start), whereas 'nervous' is almost always about worry or fear.

nervous vs neurotic

Nervous refers to a temporary feeling of worry; neurotic refers to a long-term psychological pattern of anxiety or emotional instability.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly followed by the prepositions 'about' (nervous about the test) or 'of' (nervous of dogs). It can describe both a temporary state and a general personality trait.

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Erros comuns

Many learners confuse 'nervous' with 'angry' due to false friends in Romance languages (e.g., 'nervioso' in Spanish or 'nerveux' in French can mean irritable/angry).

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Dica de memorização

Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous,' later shifting in the 18th century to describe a state of being easily agitated.

Padrões gramaticais

adjective + about/of + noun adjective + that + clause adjective + to + infinitive
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, it is socially acceptable to admit to being nervous before a performance or speech as a way to build rapport with an audience.

Quiz rápido

She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: nervous

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