nervoso
nervous; upset; agitated
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/nɨɾ.ˈvo.zu/
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Cultural Note
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'nervoso/a' can mean both 'nervous' and 'irritated/upset,' which confuses many learners. 'Estou nervosa com ele' can mean 'I'm angry at him' rather than 'I'm nervous about him.' Context and tone determine which meaning applies. This double meaning does not exist as strongly in European Portuguese.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou nervoso antes do exame.
I am nervous before the exam.
Ela fica nervosa quando ele não atende o telefone.
She gets nervous when he doesn't answer the phone.
Não fiques nervoso, vai correr tudo bem.
Don't be nervous, everything will go well.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | nervosas |
| masculine_plural | nervosos |
| feminine_singular | nervosa |
| masculine_singular | nervoso |