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madureco
[mɐ.du.ˈɾɛ.ku]
noun
masculine
pl: madurecos
a somewhat ripe or over-ripe fruit; a man of mature age
1.
A fruit that is ripening or has become overly ripe; fruit in an intermediate state between green and fully mature
This banana is still a madureco, not quite ready to eat yet.
Esta banana ainda é um madureco, ainda não está pronta para comer.
2.
Colloquial term for a middle-aged or mature man
He's a madureco now, settled in his career.
Ele é um madureco agora, estabelecido em sua carreira.
Synonyms
fruta madura
homem maduro
meia-idade
Antonyms
verde
imaturo
jovem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
madureco
Common informal usage for ripening fruits and mature men
Rio de Janeiro
madureco
Colloquially used for middle-aged men
Portugal
fruto em maturação
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer more formal terms
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar madureco - to be ripening or maturing
um madureco de carreira - a man established in his career
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