This is the 2599th most frequent Spanish word.
crudo
Raw.
Here, 'crudo' refers to the state of the fish being uncooked, emphasizing its physical characteristic.
El pescado que comimos estaba crudo.
The fish we ate was raw.
In this context, 'cruda' is used metaphorically to describe the harshness or difficulty of a situation.
La situación parece muy cruda en este momento.
The situation seems very harsh right now.
Here, 'crudo' colloquially represents the state of feeling unwell or hungover after partying, common in informal speech.