crudo
raw
In Italian, the word 'crudo' is used to describe something that is raw or uncooked. It is often used in reference to food, such as meat or vegetables, that has not been cooked or processed in any way. 'Crudo' can also be used more generally to describe something that is in its natural or unaltered state.
Example sentences using: crudo
Mi piace molto il pesce crudo.
I really like raw fish.
The phrase 'Mi piace molto' directly translates to 'I really like.' The noun after this phrase denotes what the person likes. In this case, 'il pesce crudo' means 'the raw fish.' This is a sentence structure common in Italian conversational speech.
Il crudo è un ingrediente comune nella cucina italiana.
Raw ham is a common ingredient in Italian cuisine.
In this context, 'Il crudo' is short for 'Prosciutto crudo' which refers to raw or uncooked ham, a specialty in Italian cuisine. 'Un ingrediente comune nella cucina italiana' directly translates to 'a common ingredient in Italian cuisine.' The sentence structure is somewhat analogous to English, with the subject coming first, followed by the verb and the predicate.
Devi mangiare le verdure crude per ottenere più vitamine.
You have to eat raw vegetables to get more vitamins.
'Devi mangiare le verdure crude' can be directly translated to 'you have to eat raw vegetables.' The part 'per ottenere più vitamine' means 'to get more vitamins.' Just like in English, this recommendation uses the imperative verb form to give a directive or advice. In English, the infinitive 'to obtain' is used instead of a conjugated verb form.