Portuguese · Body & Health
"Anxiety" in Portuguese: ansiedade
a ansiedade
Anxiety in Portuguese is a ansiedade. People say tenho ansiedade or estou com ansiedade when nerves spike before travel, work, or a flight.
Before a presentation
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How to pronounce ansiedade
Say it
ahn-see-eh-DAH-jee
/ã.sie.ˈda.dʒi/
ahn-see-eh-DAH-jee
"Anxiety" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a ansiedade | anxiety The feeling or condition. | The feeling or condition. |
| tenho ansiedade | I have anxiety Ongoing or clinical talk. | Ongoing or clinical talk. |
| estou com ansiedade | I'm feeling anxious In-the-moment nerves. | In-the-moment nerves. |
| crise de ansiedade | anxiety attack / panic spike Stronger episode. | Stronger episode. |
How to use ansiedade in real life
- 1Before a presentation
Minha ansiedade sobe antes de falar em público.
My anxiety rises before speaking in public.
Sobe = goes up.
- 2Friend check-in
Você está com ansiedade por causa da viagem?
Are you anxious because of the trip?
Por causa de names the trigger.
- 3Clinic desk
A ansiedade atrapalha meu sono há semanas.
Anxiety has been messing up my sleep for weeks.
Há semanas = for weeks.
Mistakes English speakers make with ansiedade
Incorrect: Eu tenho anxiety.
Correct: Eu tenho ansiedade.
Use ansiedade, not the English word.
Incorrect: Estou ansiedade.
Correct: Estou com ansiedade.
Need estar com before the noun.
Good to know
Brazilians talk about ansiedade openly with friends and doctors. Breathing tips and a short walk are common first offers; stronger language like crise de ansiedade signals you need real support, not a joke.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Nerves before boarding
ChatPal
Sua ansiedade está alta hoje?
Is your anxiety high today?
You
Um pouco. Voos sempre me dão ansiedade.
A little. Flights always give me anxiety.
ChatPal
Quer sentar perto da janela?
Want to sit near the window?
You
Sim, ajuda. Obrigada.
Yes, that helps. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anxiety" in Portuguese
How do I say I feel anxious?
Estou com ansiedade or estou ansioso/ansiosa.
Is ansiedade only clinical?
No—everyday nerves count too.
Anxiety attack?
Crise de ansiedade.
How do friends respond?
Often with calma, respira, and practical help.
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