early maturity

[ˈɜːrli məˈtʃʊrəti]
nounpl: early maturities
maturidade precoce
1. The state or condition of reaching physical, emotional, or psychological development before the typical or expected age
The child showed signs of early maturity despite being only ten years old.
A criança mostrava sinais de maturidade precoce apesar de ter apenas dez anos.
2. In finance, bonds or securities that reach their maturity date sooner than standard or expected
The investor chose early maturity bonds to access funds within two years.
O investidor escolheu títulos de maturidade precoce para acessar fundos dentro de dois anos.
3. In agriculture, the quality of crops or plants that ripen or mature before the normal harvest season
The new corn variety exhibits early maturity, allowing farmers to harvest in August.
A nova variedade de milho exibe maturidade precoce, permitindo aos agricultores colher em agosto.
In Brazilian culture, early maturity in children is often viewed with a mix of concern and admiration—concern about lost childhood, but admiration for advanced development. In financial contexts, the term is used universally in investment discussions. In agricultural regions of Brazil, early maturity in crops is highly valued for economic advantages and climate adaptation.
NYC Slang
growing up fast; old soul (informal equivalent)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precocityearly developmentpremature developmentadvanced maturity
Antonyms / Antônimos
late maturitydelayed developmentlate development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
maturidade precoce
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolvimento antecipado
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
maturidade precoce
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'amadurecimento precoce'
Minas Gerais/Agricultural regions
precocidade na colheita
Used specifically in agricultural context for crops

Related Words

precociousmaturationdevelopmentripenessadolescencepuberty

Related Idioms & Phrases

ahead of one's time
wise beyond one's years
growing up too fast
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