Maduro (en. Mature)
/maˈðuɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to a person who has reached a state of emotional or intellectual maturity.
Juan is a mature man who makes responsible decisions.
Juan es un hombre maduro que toma decisiones responsables.
It refers to a food that has reached its optimal state for consumption.
The avocado is ripe and ready to eat.
El aguacate está maduro y listo para comer.
In the context of a plant or tree, it indicates that it has reached the production period.
The trees are ripe for harvesting this season.
Los árboles están maduros para cosechar esta temporada.
Etymology
From the Latin 'maturus', which means 'early, prompt, ready or ripe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ripe for harvesting
It means that an agricultural product is ready to be harvested.
maduro para la cosecha
to be mature
It implies having a responsible and sensible behavior.
ser maduro
ripe fruit
It refers to a fruit that has reached its best condition for consumption.
fruta madura
Related Words
maturity
State of having reached full development.
madurez
maturology
Study of maturity in different contexts.
madurología
maturative
That favors or produces maturity.
madurativo
Slang Meanings
It refers to someone who has life experience.
That woman is very mature, she knows how to handle any situation.
Esa mujer es muy madura, sabe cómo manejar cualquier situación.
Used to describe something that is very attractive due to experience (in the context of people).
That mature actor has a special charm.
Ese actor maduro tiene un encanto especial.