amadureceu

[ah-mah-doo-reh-SEH-oo]

verb

ripened, matured

1. Past tense third person singular of 'amadurecer' - to become ripe or mature; to ripen

The fruit ripened in the summer sun.

A fruta amadureceu sob o sol do verão.

2. To reach maturity or become fully developed, especially referring to a person

He matured significantly after his experience abroad.

Ele amadureceu muito depois de sua experiência no exterior.

3. To become ready or prepared for something

The plan matured over several months of discussion.

O plano amadureceu após vários meses de discussão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

amadureceu

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

amadureceu

Standard usage in European Portuguese

amadurecer com o tempo - to mature with time

amadurecer na adversidade - to mature through adversity

fruta amadurecida - ripe fruit

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