Madura (en. Mature)

/maˈðuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a human being who has achieved a level of emotional and mental maturity.
She is a very mature person for her age.
Ella es una persona muy madura para su edad.
Used to describe fruits and vegetables that are fully developed and ready to be consumed.
This fruit is ripe and perfect for eating.
Esta fruta está madura y es perfecta para comer.
Refers to a project or idea that has been developed and refined.
The proposal is mature and ready to be presented to the client.
La propuesta es madura y lista para presentarse al cliente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'maturus', which means 'mature' or 'early'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mature like an avocado
Something that is completely ready or at its optimal point.
madura como un aguacate
to become mature
To reach a state of maturity, both emotionally and mentally.
hacerse maduro
mature in age
Refers to a person who has reached a certain age considered adult.
madura de edad

Related Words

maturity
State or quality of being mature.
madurez
maturity
Quality of being mature, especially in the emotional or developmental context.
matureza
ripe
Plurals of a state of maturity.
maduros

Slang Meanings

A person who behaves sensibly and responsibly.
That girl is very mature; she always thinks before acting.
Esa chica es muy madura, siempre piensa antes de actuar.
Fruits that are in their best state for consumption.
That avocado is ripe, perfect for guacamole.
Ese aguacate está maduro, perfecto para el guacamole.