Difference between madurar and sazonar

Question

I have just added a sentence on the thread relating to English verbs ending in en.

I knew I wanted to use ripen which I would always have translated with madurar (ripen, mature)

However, when I double checked in a dictionary I found 'sazonar' which I always thought meant to season.

In relation to ripening fruit is one better than the other? Is there a difference in meaning? Is there a regional difference in use or meaning?

I f it is "ripe" and to "ripen" that is only adding "n " not "en" I think it is Madurar - ray76, Mar 9, 2016

Yes I spotted that - I had a number of possibities perhaps I should edit it to broaden my approach. - Mardle, Mar 9, 2016

My sentence is ripened by the sun rather than just ripens in a fruit bowl. - Mardle, Mar 9, 2016

I guess one can say that a fruit that is in season is ripe - in English anyway. - ian-hill, Mar 9, 2016

Being in season is not the same as being ripe. Just go to the supermarket and pick up an avocado. It is in season because it is available in the store but I bet it is several days from being ripe. - gringojrf, Mar 9, 2016

Maybe for avocados but ............ - ian-hill, Mar 9, 2016

...and green bananas, and lots of other fruits in the store. - gringojrf, Mar 9, 2016

Answer 1

Here in Baja we use "madurar" for fruit ripening and "sazonar" to season, ie. add spices and flavors to food that is being cooked or marinaded.

I think everywhere xd unless it was a slang in some country - fernand2017, Mar 11, 2016

Answer 2

Actually, in English, the word "season" is sometimes used to mean "to age" or "to ripen." The SD translator indicates that "sazonar" has the two meanings as well. I'd like to hear from native Spanish speakers if it truly is commonly used like that.

I used word reference - Mardle, Mar 9, 2016

Is a "seasoned citizen" mature? :) - Daniela2041, Mar 9, 2016

No, just tasty. - gringojrf, Mar 9, 2016

I've been seasoned for 56 years. I don't think anyone who knows me would say I'm mature. ;-) - Winkfish, Mar 10, 2016

Winkfish I wish I had thought of that comment. Darn. - gringojrf, Mar 12, 2016