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maturazione

ripening

noun mah-too-rah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: From Latin maturatio, ripening.

Also means

maturation

Usage Note

Maturazione refers to the natural process of ripening (of fruit, wine, cheese) and is also used figuratively for intellectual, emotional, or professional development: la maturazione di un artista. In Italian education, la maturità (not maturazione) is the term for the school-leaving exam; maturazione stays in the domain of natural or gradual development.

Examples

"La maturazione dell'uva dipende dal clima."

Natural Translation

The ripening of the grapes depends on the climate.

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