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Bandera de México

/Sounds like 'pa-lan-KON'/

In Mexico, someone with an extensive network of powerful contacts who can open doors that are closed to everyone else. The ultimate insider — the person you need to know to get things done.

Example

"With those connections he got the contract without even competing."

"I need a palancón to get my foot in the door at that company."

Regional synonyms:

Despedida casual mexicana que no necesariamente implica que se van a ver pronto ni que hay planes reales. Es más un 'bye' educado y amistoso que una promesa de reencuentro, nadie se lo toma literal.