Translation of Italian word "maturare" to English
maturare
/matuˈrare/
Meaning
VerbTo ripen biologically, grow intellectually and emotionally, or accumulate financial interest.
How to use
The Italian verb 'maturare' means 'to ripen, to mature' (To ripen biologically, grow intellectually and emotionally, or accumulate financial interest). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to ripen fruit/crops, mature emotionally, accrue interest on investments, or develop ideas.
🇬🇧 English
to ripen, to mature
Example
I pomodori nell'orto hanno bisogno di molto sole estivo per maturare perfettamente.
The tomatoes in the garden need plenty of summer sun to ripen perfectly.
Negli anni trascorsi all'estero ha saputo maturare una visione aperta del mondo.
During the years spent abroad, he managed to develop an open-minded worldview.
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- I pomodori nell'orto hanno bisogno di molto sole estivo per maturare perfettamente.— The tomatoes in the garden need plenty of summer sun to ripen perfectly.
- Negli anni trascorsi all'estero ha saputo maturare una visione aperta del mondo.— During the years spent abroad, he managed to develop an open-minded worldview.
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The Italian word "maturare" means "to ripen, to mature" in English.
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