OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 10837

nerve

/nɝv/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
nervio
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
Like her I go; I cannot stay; ⁠I leave this mortal ark behind, A weight of nerves without a mind, And leave the cliffs, and haste away […]
The nerves can be seen through the skin.
coraje • descaro • frescura
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
He had the nerve to enter my house uninvited.
He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her.
nervios
Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.
Ellie had a bad case of nerves before the big test; she was a bundle of nerves.
Put me in the hospital for nerves and then they had to commit me
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