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How to Say โ€˜A little nervousโ€™ in Italian

Un po' nervoso

oon poh nehr-VOH-soh

[oon poh nehr-VOH-soh]

๐Ÿ’ฌ Usage Tip: Used to express mild anxiety.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In Italy: Honesty about feelings is valued in Italian culture.

Phrase Breakdown

Un

[oon]

A little

Indicating a small amount or degree.

Example

Mi sento un po' nervoso per domani.

I feel a little nervous about tomorrow.

po'

[poh]

Bit

A small amount of something.

Example

Ho dormito solo un po' ieri sera.

I only slept a bit last night.

nervoso

[nehr-VOH-soh]

Nervous

Experiencing anxiety or worry.

Example

Sono un po' nervoso per l'intervento.

I am a bit nervous about the procedure.

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