A person may feel nervous before an event.
The idea
With estar, use nervioso, nerviosa, nerviosos or nerviosas to match the person.
Examples
- El músico está nervioso antes del concierto.The musician is nervous before the concert.
- La niña está nerviosa por el examen.The girl is nervous about the exam.
- Los pasajeros están nerviosos durante el vuelo.The passengers are nervous during the flight.
- Las jugadoras están nerviosas antes del partido.The players are nervous before the match.
- Estoy nervioso cuando hablo en público.I am nervous when I speak in public.
- Mi hermana está nerviosa esta mañana.My sister is nervous this morning.
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Watch out
Do not leave the adjective masculine when describing a woman: use nerviosa.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: La actriz está ___. (nerviosa / nervioso)
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nerviosa
The actress is singular and feminine, so nerviosa fits.
Choose the correct form: Los niños están ___. (nerviosos / nerviosas)
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nerviosos
The boys take the masculine plural nerviosos.
Choose the correct form: Las alumnas están ___. (nerviosas / nerviosos)
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nerviosas
The female pupils take the feminine plural nerviosas.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La actriz está ___. (nerviosa / nervioso)
Choose the correct form: Los niños están ___. (nerviosos / nerviosas)
Choose the correct form: Las alumnas están ___. (nerviosas / nerviosos)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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