How to Say "middle-aged" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “middle-aged” is “maduro” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
stage of life
Examples
Juan es un chico muy maduro para su edad.
Juan is a very mature boy for his age.
Tomaron una decisión madura y responsable.
They made a mature and responsible decision.
Es un hombre maduro de unos cincuenta años.
He is a middle-aged man of about fifty years.
Using 'Ser' for Personality
When 'maduro' describes someone's character or personality, use the verb 'ser' (to be) because it's considered a defining trait.
Ser vs. Estar with people
Mistake: “Él está maduro.”
Correction: Él es maduro. (Using 'está' might sound like you are calling him a ripe fruit!)
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