How to Say "hungover" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hungover” is “crudo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Bebí demasiado tequila y hoy estoy muy crudo.
I drank too much tequila and today I am very hungover.
No hagas ruido, que ella está cruda.
Don't make noise, because she is hungover.
¿Tienes algo para la gente cruda?
Do you have something for hungover people?
Estar vs Ser
Always use the verb 'estar' (to be in a state) because a hangover is a temporary condition. Saying 'soy crudo' would sound like being raw is your permanent personality!
Regional Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'estar crudo' in Spain to mean hungover.”
Correction: In Spain, people say 'tener resaca'. While they might understand you, 'crudo' for hungover is specifically Mexican/Latin American slang.
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