What is the Spanish word for "nervous"?

Learn how to say "nervous" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

nervous

Spanish

nervioso

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Examples of how to use "nervous" in Spanish

English
I always feel nervous before an exam.
Spanish
Siempre me pongo nervioso antes de un examen.
English
I feel nervous before exams.
Spanish
Me pongo nervioso antes de los exámenes.
English
She looks nervous about the interview.
Spanish
Ella parece nerviosa por la entrevista.
English
He gets nervous on airplanes.
Spanish
Él se pone nervioso en los aviones.
English
They grew nervous when lights flickered.
Spanish
Se pusieron nerviosos cuando las luces parpadeaban.

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