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maduro

[mə-ˈdu-ru]
adjectivemasculinepl: maduros
mature, ripe
1. fully developed or ripe (of fruit or crops)
The banana is mature and ready to eat.
A banana está madura e pronta para comer.
2. emotionally or intellectually developed; adult-like in behavior
She is a mature young woman for her age.
Ela é uma rapariga madura para sua idade.
3. fully aged or developed (of wine, cheese, etc.)
This is a mature wine with complex flavors.
Este é um vinho maduro com sabores complexos.
Synonyms
desenvolvidoadultocrescidosábioprudentemadureco
Antonyms
verdeimaturojoveminfantecru

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
maduro
standard usage for ripe fruit and mature person
Portugal
maduro
identical usage; also used for aged wines

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar maduro para algo (to be ready for something)
fruta madura (ripe fruit)
pessoa madura (mature person)
vinho de safra madura (well-aged wine)
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