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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "HOHN" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

A sudden wave of sadness, low energy, or emotional dip in Mexico. Getting "el bajón" means slipping into melancholy or feeling down out of nowhere.

Examples

I got hit with a low mid-party and just went home.

He's been in a funk since he broke up with his girlfriend, barely talks.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "HOHN" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

A state of sadness, low energy, or depression where everything feels gray and pointless. The bajón can be emotional, physical, or even hunger-induced, and the cure usually involves junk food and sad music.

Examples

I've had a terrible bajón since we broke up.

After the party I got hit with a bajón and didn't get up all day.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de España
Doom era

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A folk music genre from Colombia's Caribbean coast, joyful, rhythmic, and made for dancing with big brass bands. It's the soundtrack of Colombian coastal celebrations and parties.