Portuguese Phrase
Muitas vezes eu fico muito nervoso.
Meaning
I often get very nervous. The sentence expresses a habitual feeling of nervousness that the speaker experiences in various situations.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about personal tendencies, especially before events that cause anxiety, like public speaking, exams, or interviews.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Muitasvezeseuficomuitonervoso
Muitas vezes
An adverbial phrase meaning 'often'; 'muitas' agrees in gender and number with 'vezes'.
ficar + adjective
The verb 'ficar' is used to express a temporary state or feeling, such as becoming nervous.
Intensifier placement
Words like 'muito' are placed before the adjective they modify (e.g., 'muito nervoso').
Gender agreement
The adjective 'nervoso' must match the gender of the subject; a female speaker would say 'nervosa'.
🗨In Conversation
Muitas vezes eu fico muito nervoso antes de falar em público.
I often get very nervous before speaking in public.
Entendo, mas a prática ajuda a diminuir esse nervosismo.
I understand, but practice helps reduce that nervousness.
✕Common Mistakes
Muitas vezes eu fico nervoso muito.
Intensifiers like 'muito' must precede the adjective, not follow it.
Muitas vezes eu sou muito nervoso.
Use 'ficar' for temporary feelings; 'ser' describes permanent traits.
Muitas vezes eu fico muito nervosa.
Adjective must agree with the gender of the subject.
↔Alternatives
Eu fico nervoso muitas vezes.
I get nervous many times.
Com frequência, sinto‑me bastante nervoso.
Frequently, I feel quite nervous.
Tenho o hábito de ficar muito nervoso.
I have the habit of getting very nervous.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ficar' is the go‑to verb for temporary emotions, while 'ser' describes permanent traits. When expressing nervousness, Brazilians often add the cause (e.g., 'antes de uma entrevista'). Remember to match adjective gender with the speaker, and avoid over‑using 'muito' after the adjective—it should come before.