Crudos (en. Raw)

/ˈkɾu.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Foods consumed without cooking.
Raw foods like vegetables are very healthy.
Los crudos como las verduras son muy saludables.
In the context of drinking, it refers to a hangover.
After the party, I feel hungover.
Después de la fiesta, me siento crudo.
adjective
In its natural state, unprocessed.
I prefer raw vegetables in my salads.
Prefiero los vegetales crudos en mis ensaladas.
Referring to something that is not ripe or finished.
The project is still raw and needs more development.
El proyecto aún está crudo y necesita más desarrollo.

Etymology

From Latin 'crudus', meaning 'raw' or 'unripe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be hungover
Feeling unwell after having consumed alcohol.
estar crudo
raw food
Foods that have not been cooked.
comida cruda
raw and fresh
Referring to food in its natural state.
crudos y frescos

Related Words

crudism
A tendency to consume uncooked foods.
crudismo
rawness
The state of something that has not been processed or refined.
crudeza

Slang Meanings

Hangover.
I drank a lot yesterday and today I'm hungover.
Ayer tomé mucho y hoy estoy crudo.
To be in poor physical or emotional condition.
After so much stress, I'm worn out.
Después de tanto estrés, estoy crudo.