nerve

• Substantivo que designa uma fibra ou feixe de fibras do corpo que transmite impulsos de sensação e movimento entre o cérebro ou a medula espinal e outras partes do corpo. Também pode se referir à coragem, ousadia ou sangue-frio diante de uma situação 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.

   Nervo

   • 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.

   Coragem ou ousadia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaudacityboldnessbraverycouragefearlessnessfortitudegritmettlepluckvalor

   Antônimoscowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimiditytimidness

3. Audacity or impudenceB2informal

   Boldness or rudeness that is often considered inappropriate or disrespectful.

   Cara de pau

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaudacityboldnessbrassbrazennesscheekeffronterygallimpertinenceimpudencepresumptiontemerity

   Antônimosbashfulnesscowardicehumilitymodestyshynesstimidity

• Verbo usado para expressar a ação de dar coragem, força ou ousadia a alguém, frequentemente para prepará-lo para uma situação difícil ou complicada.

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.

   Encorajar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbraceemboldenencouragefortifyinspiritmotivatestrengthen

   Antônimosdauntdiscourageintimidateunnerve