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/Sounds like "soo" (as in "soup") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "DOHN" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Spain, an intense rush of euphoria and energy, whether from great news, a party, or something exciting. The exact opposite of a bajón (a downer).

Examples

I got such a subidón when I saw I had passed.

That song gives me an unreal subidón every time.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, "diablito" has two distinct meanings: an illegal electrical hook-up used to steal power from the grid, and a small two-wheeled hand truck used to move heavy boxes in markets and warehouses. The context makes it clear which one you mean.