How to Say ‘Is nervous’ in Spain Spanish
Está nerviosa
es-TAH ner-byOH-sah
[es-TAH ner-byOH-sah]
💬 Usage Tip: Because familia is grammatically singular and feminine, you say está nerviosa, not están nerviosos.
🇪🇸 In Spain: This is a nice example of how grammar and real life mix: one 'family,' many stressed people!
Phrase Breakdown
Está
[es-TAH]
is
From estar; used for a temporary state or feeling.
Mi madre está nerviosa con el partido.
My mother is nervous about the match.
nerviosa
[ner-byOH-sah]
nervous
Feminine singular adjective describing anxiety or tension.
La afición está nerviosa en los últimos minutos.
The fans are nervous in the last minutes.
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