Spanish word

madurar

Pronunciation

IPA/maðuˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbripen

Example

Las frutas ya maduraron en la mesa.

The fruits have already ripened on the table.

Illustration for madurar (ripen)

More examples

Antes de decidir, deja que la idea madure.

Before deciding, let the idea mature.

Core concept

Thing reaching a ready, usable state.

Common phrases

  • madurar una idea

    let an idea mature

  • madurar con la experiencia

    mature through experience

Similar words

crecer: Grow in size, quantity, or age, typically through natural or biological processes.
desarrollarse: Undergo gradual development in traits, skills, or structure across time.
mejorar: Improve in quality, condition, or effectiveness.

Definition in Spanish

Desarrollarse hasta alcanzar la condición adecuada para su uso o consumo; también usado de forma figurada sobre ideas o proyectos.

Word origin

Derived from Latin maturare via the adjective maturus 'ripe', the verb literally means 'become ripe' and is used for things that reach the right condition for use as well as for ideas and plans.

Usage tips

  • Madurar commonly appears with projects or ideas (for example madurar una idea), so the noun that follows indicates whether the meaning is literal ripening or figurative readiness.

Other meanings

  • matureverb
  • ageverb

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