Also means
ripe
Usage Note
Maduro describes both the ripeness of fruit (un plátano maduro) and the maturity of a person in age or judgment. The noun madurez (f) means 'maturity' or 'ripeness'. In political Spanish un político maduro implies experience and measured judgment. Do not confuse with mayor ('older/elder'), which signals relative age rather than the quality of maturity.
Examples
"El queso curado tiene un sabor más maduro."
Natural Translation
Cured cheese has a more mature flavour.

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