ripe

S2 W1

BrE /rɪp/ AmE /rɪp/

adjective en → es

1 FRUIT/VEGETABLE [predicative] A2

ready to be eaten or used; fully grown and developed

maduro, listo para comer

  • be ripe for sth

Collocations ripe fruit · ripe vegetables

  • The tomatoes are ripe and ready to eat.

    Los tomates están maduros y listos para comer.

2 OPPORTUNITY [predicative] B1

ready or suitable for something to happen; a good time for an action or event

oportunidad, momento adecuado

  • be ripe for sth

Collocations ripe moment · ripe opportunity

  • This is a ripe moment to start the project.

    Este es un buen momento para comenzar el proyecto.

3 MATURITY [predicative] B2

fully developed or mature; ready for something

maduro, preparado

  • be ripe for sth

Collocations ripe for change · ripe for discussion

  • The company is ripe for a new direction.

    La empresa está lista para una nueva dirección.