maduro

[ muh-door-oh ]

adjective

1. strong and darkly colored.

maduro

/ məˈdʊərəʊ /

adjective

1. (of cigars) dark and strong

noun

1. a cigar of this type

Word History and Origins

Origin of maduro¹

1885–90; < Spanish < Latin mātūrus ripe

Word History and Origins

Origin of maduro¹

Spanish, literally: ripe, from Latin mātūrus ripe, mature

Example Sentences

Electoral authorities loyal to President Nicolás Maduro announced him the victor, but the claim has been widely rejected by the international community.

From BBC

After Maduro claimed victory, anti-government protests erupted.

From BBC

Maduro is set to begin his third six-year term in January.

From BBC

The opposition, however, said it had evidence González had won by a comfortable margin, and uploaded detailed voting tallies to the internet which suggest González beat Maduro convincingly.

From BBC

Francis was returned to California last December under a prisoner swap between the US and Venezuela that saw Washington release an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for 10 American detainees.

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