nerve

• Sustantivo que designa un haz de fibras del organismo que transmite impulsos de sensación y movimiento entre el cerebro o la médula espinal y el resto del cuerpo; también, fuerza y entereza ante una situación difícil.

A noun referring to a fiber or bundle of fibers in the body that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

1. Biological structureB1formalmedical

   A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

   Nervio (estructura biológica)

   • The doctor examined the damaged nerve in his arm.
   • Nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
   • She felt a sharp pain when the nerve was touched.

2. Courage or boldnessB2informal

   The ability to remain calm and confident in a difficult or dangerous situation.

   Valentía o audacia

   • He had the nerve to ask for a raise after only a month.
   • It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of a large crowd.
   • She lost her nerve and couldn't jump off the diving board.

   Sinónimosaudacityboldnessbraverycouragefearlessnessfortitudegritmettlepluckvalor

   Antónimoscowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimiditytimidness

3. Audacity or impudenceB2informal

   Boldness or rudeness that is often considered inappropriate or disrespectful.

   Audacia o descaro

   • She had the nerve to criticize my cooking after eating three servings.
   • He had the nerve to show up late without apologizing.
   • I can't believe you had the nerve to say that to your boss.

   Sinónimosaudacityboldnessbrassbrazennesscheekeffronterygallimpertinenceimpudencepresumptiontemerity

   Antónimosbashfulnesscowardicehumilitymodestyshynesstimidity

• Verbo que significa dar valor, audacia o determinación a alguien, a menudo para prepararse ante una situación difícil o exigente; animar o infundir coraje.

A verb used to express the act of giving courage, strength, or boldness to someone, often in preparation for a difficult or challenging situation.

1. To give courage or boldnessC1formal

   To make someone feel brave or confident enough to do something.

   dar valor

   • She nerved herself to speak in front of the large audience.
   • He nerved his team to face the difficult challenge.
   • They nerved themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Sinónimosbraceemboldenencouragefortifyinspiritmotivatestrengthen

   Antónimosdauntdiscourageintimidateunnerve