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/Sounds like "rehs" (as in "red") + "pohn" (as in "port") + "DOHN" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a person, usually a kid or young person, who talks back and argues with everything instead of listening. A respondón always has to have the last word.

Examples

That boy is so respondón, you say one thing and he immediately argues back.

Don't be respondón with your grandmother, show some respect.

Regional synonyms

To panic or get extremely nervous in an exaggerated way over a situation. When you paniquear, anxiety completely takes over and you can't think clearly or make good decisions.