ripeadjectivemasculine/mɐˈduɾu/highma·du·roPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionHaving reached full development or the ideal point of maturation (fruit, person, idea); prudent, sensible.The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.He made a mature decision after much reflection.synmaturereadywiseantunripeimmaturerashCommon collocationsripe fruitripe agemature thoughtripe cheeseEtymologyDo latim 'maturus'.Related wordsmaduramadurezamadurecermaduramente