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How do you say "raw" in Italian?
raw
In Italian, "raw" is raw.
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Pronunciation
Crudo is KROO-doh, stress on the first syllable, with a short, sharp OO sound in the middle.
Grammar notes
raw is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le carote erano ancora crude.
The carrots were still raw.
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How to remember raw
Crudo sounds like 'crude', and crude oil is unrefined just like raw food is uncooked.
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- rotten marcio
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Questions about raw
How do you pronounce raw?
Crudo is KROO-doh, stress on the first syllable, with a short, sharp OO sound in the middle.
Is raw formal or casual?
raw is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is raw used in Italian?
raw is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Le carote erano ancora crude. (The carrots were still raw.).
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