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/Sounds like "lahn" (as in "lava") + "SAH" (as in "salsa") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A bold, go-for-it person who takes initiative without overthinking or waiting for permission. In Mexico, the lanzado just goes for it without calculating the risk too much, which can be a virtue or a flaw depending on how things turn out. The word literally means "launched."

Examples

She went for it and already went up to talk to the guy she likes.

Be bolder and ask for the raise you deserve.

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Regional synonyms

A sudden wave of sadness or low mood that hits out of nowhere and leaves you with zero motivation. In Mexico, "agüite" is that Sunday-night slump or any unexpected emotional dip that drains your energy.