How to Say "uncooked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “uncooked” is “crudo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No me gusta el pescado crudo.
I don't like raw fish.
Las zanahorias crudas son muy buenas para la salud.
Raw carrots are very good for your health.
Este pollo está crudo por dentro, hay que cocinarlo más.
This chicken is raw on the inside; it needs to be cooked more.
Matching the Ending
Since this is an adjective, it must match the gender of the food. Use 'crudo' for masculine things (el jamón crudo) and 'cruda' for feminine things (la cebolla cruda).
Placement
Usually, 'crudo' comes after the noun it describes, like 'pescado crudo,' to distinguish it from cooked fish.
Raw vs. Rude
Mistake: “Using 'crudo' to mean a 'rude' person.”
Correction: Use 'grosero' or 'maleducado' for people. 'Crudo' refers to the state of food or harsh reality.
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