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/Sounds like "REH" (as in "red") + "syoh"/

Meaning

Tough, intense, or someone who doesn't back down from anything. In Mexican slang, recio describes a person who is physically or emotionally resilient, the kind who takes a hit and doesn't flinch. It can also describe something that hits hard, like a strong drink or a heavy situation.

Examples

That kid is tough as nails, they gave him three shots and he didn't even complain.

The news hit him hard, he hasn't left his room in days.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de Argentina
Cañero

In Venezuela, a strong open-handed or fist blow; an unexpected and forceful hit, whether physical or figurative.