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cruda means hangover — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 23, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

cruda

noun • /[CROO-da]/

hangover

Example:

Tengo una cruda horrible.

I have a terrible hangover.

🧠 What does cruda mean?

Cruda is a colloquial Mexican Spanish term that refers to the unpleasant physical and mental symptoms experienced after consuming too much alcohol, commonly known as a hangover. It encompasses feelings of headache, nausea, fatigue, and general discomfort that typically follow a night of drinking.

📚 Extra examples

  • Después de la fiesta, amanecí con una cruda terrible.
    After the party, I woke up with a terrible hangover.
  • Tengo que tomar mucha agua para quitarme la cruda.
    I need to drink a lot of water to get rid of my hangover.
  • La cruda se me quitó con un consomé y unos tacos.
    My hangover went away with some broth and tacos.
  • No bebas tanto esta noche o tendrás cruda mañana.
    Don't drink so much tonight or you'll have a hangover tomorrow.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'crudo' means raw or uncooked, 'cruda' as a hangover is a specific Mexican slang usage. The origin of this slang term is not definitively known, but it is deeply embedded in Mexican culture.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cruda"

Synonyms: resaca (more general), malestar post-alcohólico (formal)
Opposites: sobriedad, estar bien

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'hangover' in Spanish?
In Mexico, you can say 'cruda'. In other Spanish-speaking countries, common terms include 'resaca'.
How do you pronounce 'cruda' in Spanish?
'Cruda' is pronounced 'KROO-dah'. The 'c' sounds like 'k', the 'r' is a rolled 'r', and the 'u' is like the 'oo' in 'food'.
How do you use 'cruda' in a sentence?
'Cruda' is used as a noun. For example, 'Tengo cruda' means 'I have a hangover'.
What is the English translation of 'cruda'?
The most common English translation of 'cruda' is 'hangover'.
Does 'cruda' change for gender or number?
No, 'cruda' as a term for hangover is invariable and does not change for gender or number.
Is 'cruda' common in everyday Spanish?
'Cruda' is very common in everyday Mexican Spanish. It is widely understood and used in informal contexts.
Does 'cruda' have slang or double meanings?
In its primary use as 'hangover', it is slang. The word 'crudo' (masculine) can also mean raw or uncooked, but 'cruda' in this context specifically refers to the post-drinking condition.
Is 'cruda' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Yes, 'cruda' is primarily a Mexicanism. In Spain and many other Latin American countries, the term 'resaca' is more commonly used for hangover.

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