This is the 9717th most frequent Catalan word.
madura
The Catalan word "madura" means "ripe" or "mature" in English.
Here, 'madura' functions as an adjective meaning 'ripe', referring to the fruit's readiness for consumption.
La fruita ja està madura, podem menjar-la.
The fruit is already ripe, we can eat it.
Here, 'madura' operates as an adjective meaning 'mature', characterizing the decision as showing advanced judgment or wisdom.
Aquesta decisió és molt madura per algú de la teva edat.
This decision is very mature for someone of your age.
In this sentence, 'madurava' (a conjugation of 'madurar') is used as a verb meaning 'to mature', describing the process of developing or ripening an idea before acting upon it.