Odio
/odjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I hate" is translated into Spanish as Odio.
Odio is used to express a strong feeling of dislike or hatred toward someone or something.
Which one should you use?
While Odio is the verb form meaning "I hate", the word odio can also function as a noun meaning "hatred".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can say ¡Me cae fatal! to convey strong dislike or even "I can't stand" someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
Odio is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb odiar. The subject pronoun yo (I) is usually omitted because it is implied by the verb ending. When the object of your hatred is a specific person or a group of people, you must use the personal a before the object.
How do you pronounce it?
/odjo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the personal a when expressing hatred toward a person. Avoid saying Odio mi jefe and instead use Odio a mi jefe.
Did you know?
- While odio is a strong word, it is common in some dialects to use the phrase me choca to describe something they hate or find irritating, which literally means 'it crashes me'.
- The word odio is a direct cognate of the English word 'odium', which refers to widespread contempt or disgrace.
- In Spanish, there is a distinction between odiar and detestar. While both mean 'to hate', detestar often implies a feeling of disgust or a desire to avoid something entirely.
Examples in context
- Odio a mi jefe.I hate my boss.This sentence shows how to use Odio when expressing dislike for a person.Tatoeba #4385011 by hayastan, translation #4384890 by Hybrid
- Por eso lo odio.This is why I hate him.This sentence shows how to use Odio to explain the reason for hating someone.Tatoeba #1670259 by marcelostockle, translation #56195 by CM
- Odio a la gente.I hate people.This sentence shows how to use Odio when expressing dislike for a group of people.Tatoeba #2094590 by Shishir, translation #4058575 by B_C
- Detesto esas actitudes irrespetuosasI hate those disrespectful attitudes
- Odio los lunesI hate Mondays
- ¡Me cae fatal mi jefe!I can't stand my boss!
- 274 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about the rainy weather.
- AlejandroOdio los días lluviosos.I hate rainy days.
- LucíaYo también, no puedo salir.Me too, I can't go out.
- AlejandroOdio mojarme los zapatos.I hate getting my shoes wet.
- LucíaMejor nos quedamos en casa.Better if we stay home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries odio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
