1. The unprocessed, unrefined, or natural condition of something before any treatment, modification, or finishing
The diamond in its raw state was not yet suitable for jewelry.
O diamante em estado bruto ainda não era adequado para jóias.
2. A condition or form that lacks refinement, polish, or development
The manuscript was still in a rough state and needed editing.
O manuscrito ainda estava em estado bruto e precisava de edição.
3. In business and industry, materials or products in their most basic form before processing or manufacturing
Raw materials in their crude state must be refined before use.
As matérias-primas em estado bruto devem ser refinadas antes do uso.