odio a los perros
/odjo a los peros/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I hate dogs" is translated into Spanish as odio a los perros.
This phrase is a statement used to express a strong dislike for dogs in general.
What does it mean word for word?
The word odio is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb odiar. The part los perros means "the dogs".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word odio functions as the first-person singular present indicative of the verb odiar. The a in odio a los perros is known as the "personal a". This is required in Spanish when the direct object is a person or a pet/animal that is being personified. Additionally, when expressing a general dislike for a category of things, Spanish requires the use of the definite article los before perros.
Did you know?
- While perro means 'dog', the word is also used in slang across various Latin American countries to describe someone who is promiscuous or a flirt.
- If a speaker says odio perros without the a or los, it sounds as if they hate the concept of dog meat or dogs as a biological species rather than pets.
- The word odio shares the same Latin root as the English word 'odium', which refers to a state of intense dislike or resentment. While 'odium' is quite formal in English, odio is the common, everyday way to express hate in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Odio a los perros.I hate dogs.This sentence is useful for practicing the full phrase odio a los perros.Tatoeba #3562776 by ficion, translation #3330557 by CK
- Tengo aversión a los perros.I have an aversion to dogs.
- Los perros no son de mi agrado.Dogs are not to my liking.
- No aguanto a los perros.I can't stand dogs.
- Detesto a los perros.I detest dogs.
- Lo siento, pero odio a los perros.I am sorry, but I hate dogs.
- No quiero un animal porque odio a los perros.I don't want a pet because I hate dogs.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing whether to adopt a pet.
- Lucía¿Quieres adoptar un cachorro?Do you want to adopt a puppy?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, es que odio a los perros.No, thanks, it's just that I hate dogs.
- Lucía¡Qué pena! A mí me encantan.That's a shame! I love them.
- AlejandroPrefiero vivir sin ellos.I prefer living without them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, los, odio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
