Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
aprensivo
Pronunciation
IPA/apɾenˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveapprehensive
Example
Ella está aprensiva antes del viaje.
She is apprehensive before the trip.
More examples
Al oír el ruido, el niño se puso aprensivo.
On hearing the noise, the child became apprehensive.
Core concept
Person on edge reacting to a small problem.
Common phrases
ponerse aprensivo
become apprehensive
mostrarse aprensivo
appear apprehensive
Similar words
preocupado: Worried about a particular problem or a possible bad outcome.
nervioso: Tense and jittery, feeling nervous and unable to relax.
ansioso: Overwhelmed by intense anxiety, with a racing chest and hard to calm.
inquieto: Restless and unable to sit still, physically or mentally agitated.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiende a inquietarse o alterarse con facilidad ante situaciones inciertas o problemas pequeños.
Word origin
From Latin apprehensivus (apprehendere 'to seize, grasp' + -ivus), originally meaning 'apt to grasp' and later applied to someone who quickly becomes unsettled.
Usage tips
- Ser aprensivo describes a habitual tendency while estar aprensivo marks a temporary worried mood.