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

As I noted in September, Rubio has seen these actions as a way to pursue his white whale: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

From Salon

Along with Miller and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Rubio is now pressing for direct military action against Venezuela — predicated, one assumes, on the assertion that Maduro is directing the drug traffickers, despite findings by America’s own spy agencies that he is not.

From Salon

The Biden administration offered the protections to Venezuelans because of the political and economic collapse brought about by the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no immediate response from Venezuela but its president, Nicolás Maduro, has previously condemned the strikes and said his country will defend itself against US "aggression".

From BBC

Maduro has strongly rejected Washington's accusations and has defended his government's actions against drug trafficking.

From BBC