What does “Crudo” mean?

Literal translation

Raw

Natural translation

Hungover

What it really means

Mexican slang for ‘hungover.’ Literally means ‘raw’ — as in feeling raw and unwell the morning after drinking. Universally understood across Mexico.

When Spanish speakers use it

Describing how you feel after a night of drinking, declining invitations the next morning.

Examples in context

• Ando bien crudo hoy.
  I’m super hungover today.
• Estoy crudísimo, no puedo salir.
  I’m so hungover, I can’t go out.
• La cruda está cabrona.
  The hangover is brutal.

Regional differences

• Mexico: Standard word for hungover; ‘la cruda’ is the noun.
• Spain: Locals say ‘resaca’ instead.
• Argentina: Locals say ‘resaca’ or ‘estar de goma’.

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