🇬🇧🇪🇸 ripe - maduro : English Lesson

Meaning of "ripe" ("maduro"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Ripe describes fruit or vegetables that are fully grown, soft, sweet, and ready to eat. When something is ripe, it has reached its best flavor and color. Bananas turn yellow when ripe, tomatoes get red, and apples become juicy. If something is too ripe, it might get mushy or smelly!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

That apple was so ripe, even the worm asked for a napkin.

The ripe peach was so juicy, my shirt decided to wear it too.

Grandma’s ripe tomatoes were so red, they looked embarrassed.

The ripe strawberry was so delicious, even my taste buds did a happy dance.

That ripe pineapple was so sweet, it made the candy jealous.

A child finds a ripe apple in a tree. The ripe apple smells sweet. A bird pecks a ripe pear below. The ripe fruit falls into the child's hands. He smiles, presses the ripe apple, and takes a big bite. The taste is warm and sweet; he laughs, happy with the ripe snack.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.