in the raw: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

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    • Literal: Unprocessed, uncooked, or in a rough, natural state.

    Examples

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    • The fish was served in the raw at the restaurant, fresh and uncooked.

      The fish was served in the raw at the restaurant, fresh and uncooked.

    • The lumber came in the raw, awaiting processing at the sawmill.

      The lumber came in the raw, awaiting processing at the sawmill.

    • She prefers to eat vegetables in the raw to retain their nutrients.

      She prefers to eat vegetables in the raw to retain their nutrients.

    • The leather is stored in the raw before being tanned and finished for use.

      The leather is stored in the raw before being tanned and finished for use.

  • 2.

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    • Figurative: Presented or experienced in an unembellished, candid, or natural condition; life or subject matter shown without artifice.

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    • The documentary showed life in the raw, without any editing or commentary.

      The documentary showed life in the raw, without any editing or commentary.

    • Her speech revealed her emotions in the raw, touching everyone in the audience.

      Her speech revealed her emotions in the raw, touching everyone in the audience.

    • You could see the artist’s talent in the raw during his first gallery showing.

      You could see the artist’s talent in the raw during his first gallery showing.

  • 3.

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    • Euphemistic: Naked; without clothing.

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    • The actor appeared on stage in the raw for the experimental play, shocking some viewers.

      The actor appeared on stage in the raw for the experimental play, shocking some viewers.

    • She admitted she felt vulnerable being in the raw during the intimate photoshoot.

      She admitted she felt vulnerable being in the raw during the intimate photoshoot.

    • The scene was filmed with the actors in the raw to capture raw human emotion authentically.

      The scene was filmed with the actors in the raw to capture raw human emotion authentically.

Examples:

  • EN: - I want to see life in the raw.
    ES: - Quiero ver la cruda realidad.
  • EN: - You want to see life in the raw?
    ES: - ¿Quieres ver la cruda realidad?
  • EN: I'm nature in the raw.
    ES: Soy naturaleza en estado puro.
  • EN: Nature in the raw is seldom nice.
    ES: La naturaleza en estado puro rara vez es agradable.
  • EN: Nature in the raw.
    ES: Le he dejado en cueros.
  • EN: I bit life in the raw all my life.
    ES: He estado al filo del peligro toda mi vida.
  • EN: No, it's time, my son, you saw life in the raw.
    ES: No, es hora de que veas lo cruda que puede ser la vida.
  • EN: He's very anxious to see Cafe Society in the raw, so to speak.
    ES: Te amo. Te he amado durante más de un año.
  • EN: Ordinarily, I sleep in the raw.
    ES: Por lo general, duermo desnuda.
  • EN: Well, dear, Christley wanted you to photograph life in the raw and you've given it to him.
    ES: Christley quería fotos de la cruda realidad. - Y tú se las sirves.
  • EN: - I want to see life in the raw.
    ES: - Quiero ver la cruda realidad.
  • EN: - You want to see life in the raw?
    ES: - ¿Quieres ver la cruda realidad?
  • EN: I bit life in the raw all my life.
    ES: He estado al filo del peligro toda mi vida.
  • EN: I'm nature in the raw.
    ES: Soy naturaleza en estado puro.
  • EN: Nature in the raw is seldom nice.
    ES: La naturaleza en estado puro rara vez es agradable.
  • EN: Nature in the raw.
    ES: Le he dejado en cueros.
  • EN: No, it's time, my son, you saw life in the raw.
    ES: No, es hora de que veas lo cruda que puede ser la vida.
  • EN: He's very anxious to see Cafe Society in the raw, so to speak.
    ES: Te amo. Te he amado durante más de un año.
  • EN: Ordinarily, I sleep in the raw.
    ES: Por lo general, duermo desnuda.
  • EN: Well, dear, Christley wanted you to photograph life in the raw and you've given it to him.
    ES: Christley quería fotos de la cruda realidad. - Y tú se las sirves.
  • EN: Come on, lady, one shilling to see nature in the raw.
    ES: Adelante, dama, un chelín para ver la naturaleza en bruto.
  • EN: I guess it's from seeing life in the raw, and running around with strong, silent types like you guys.
    ES: Será al ver lo dura que es la vida, o al ir junto a tipos fuertes y poco habladores como vosotros.
  • EN: I've changed since we last swam in the raw, haven't I?
    ES: He cambiado desde la última vez que nadamos desnudos.
  • EN: - I sleep in the raw.
    ES: - Yo duermo desnudo.
  • EN: Do you and your husband often swim in the raw, Mrs. Jorgenson?
    ES: Su esposo y usted nadan a menudo desnudos, Sra. Jorgenson?

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