nervous

feeling worried and afraid about something that might happen or is happening

nervioso, ansioso

• be nervous about (doing) something

Collocations be nervous about an exam · be nervous about speaking in public

• I'm nervous about the interview.

  Estoy nervioso sobre la entrevista.

unable to relax or sit still because you are worried, excited, etc.

nervioso, inquieto

• be nervous

Collocations be nervous and unable to sit still · be nervous before a performance

• She was so nervous she couldn't stay in one place.

  Ella estaba tan nerviosa que no podía quedarse en un lugar.

causing worry or fear; making you feel nervous

nervioso, preocupante

• a nervous situation

Collocations nervous situation · nervous atmosphere

• It was a very nervous time for everyone.

  Fue un tiempo muy nervioso para todos.

not sure or confident about something; uncertain

nervioso, indeciso

• be nervous about (doing) something

Collocations be nervous about a decision · be nervous about the future

• He's still nervous about starting his new job.

  Aún está nervioso sobre empezar su nuevo trabajo.