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How to Say "unrefined" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “unrefined” is “virgen” — C1 level.

English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1technical/commercial
oil or material
A single ripe green olive with a large, golden drop of oil falling from it onto a surface, symbolizing highest quality oil.

Examples

El aceite de oliva virgen extra es el mejor para la salud.

Extra virgin olive oil is the best for health.

Esta lana virgen es de muy alta calidad.

This pure wool is very high quality.

Fixed Phrases

When talking about products like olive oil, 'virgen' is part of a fixed phrase ('aceite virgen') that indicates its quality and processing method.

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