Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
maduro
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈðuɾo/
Meaning
- adjectiveripe
Example
La fruta está madura.
The fruit is ripe.
More examples
Mi hermana es madura para su edad.
My sister is mature for her age.
Core concept
A product or plan at the ideal stage for use or implementation.
Common phrases
fruta madura
ripe fruit
plátano maduro
ripe banana
persona madura
mature person
Similar words
listo: Prepared and ready now for eating or use, set to be served or activated.
pasado: Overripe and past its prime, showing early signs of spoilage.
podrido: Decayed and spoiled, producing foul smell and unfit to eat.
verde: Not yet ripe, lacking developed flavor and unsuitable to eat.
Definition in Spanish
Que está en el grado adecuado para ser usado, aplicado o producido con buenos resultados, tanto para alimentos como para planes, decisiones o procesos.
Word origin
From Latin maturus 'ripe', Spanish broadened the root matur- from physical ripeness to a general idea of being ready for use or execution.
Usage tips
- Maduro para + infinitive expresses 'ready to [do something]' and is a common way to say a plan or project has reached the right moment.