crudo
/ˈkɾudo/
The English word "raw" is translated into Spanish as crudo.
Crudo means uncooked. Beyond food, it can be used metaphorically to describe something in its raw, unprocessed or preliminary state, such as datos crudos (raw data).
Meaning: uncooked (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use cruda for feminine nouns like carne (meat), and crudos for masculine plural nouns like vegetales (vegetables). For feminine plural nouns like frutas (fruits), use crudas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɾudo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, la cruda is a common slang term for a hangover.
- In some regions, describing a person's manner as crudo means they are being blunt, tactless or brutally honest.
- Crudo is a cognate of the English word 'crude', meaning both descend from the Latin word crūdus.
Examples in context
- Tom come los rábanos crudos.Tom eats turnips raw.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe eating turnips crudo.Tatoeba #10198474 by Seael, translation #10161792 by ddnktr
- No me gusta el pescado crudo.I don't like raw fish.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference regarding fish being crudo.Tatoeba #7918560 by arh, translation #6272781 by CK
- ¿Comer huevos crudos es seguro?Is it safe to eat raw eggs?This sentence is useful for asking about the safety of eating eggs crudo.Tatoeba #11760617 by Seael, translation #11760615 by CK
- Los mariscos deben ser cocidos adecuadamente, no se deben comer crudos.Seafood should be cooked thoroughly, it should not be consumed raw.
- Necesitamos datos en bruto para analizar el rendimiento de la empresa.We need raw data to analyze the company's performance.
- La carne debe estar completamente fresca para poderla consumir cruda.The meat must be completely fresh to be consumed raw.
- ¡No puedo creer que te comiste el pescado crudo!I can't believe you ate the fish raw!
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- MaríaTengo el pollo crudo aquí.I have the raw chicken here.
- AlejandroNo lo toques con la lechuga.Don't touch it with the lettuce.
- María¿Prefieres el pescado crudo o cocinado?Do you prefer the fish raw or cooked?
- AlejandroPrefiero que esté cocinado, María.I prefer it to be cooked, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raw” translations and entries crudo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crudo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
