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Italian word

crudo

raw (adjective) — prosciutto crudo = raw cured ham

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crude

crude in English means rough, unrefined, or rude

⚠️ The trap

'Crudo' means raw (as in uncooked food) in Italian. English 'crude' means rough, unprocessed, or rude. Saying something is 'crude' in English is often an insult; saying something is 'crudo' in Italian just means it has not been cooked.

To say "crude in English means rough, unrefined, or rude" in Italian:

crudo (raw, uncooked)

"crudo" in English means:

raw (adjective) — prosciutto crudo = raw cured ham

Example

"Il pesce crudo deve essere freschissimo."

"Raw fish must be very fresh."

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