los odio a todos
/los odjo a todos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I hate y'all" is translated into Spanish as los odio a todos.
This expression is used to tell a group of people that the speaker dislikes all of them.
Which one should you use?
Adding a todos (to all) emphasizes that the hatred is directed at every single person in the group, whereas los odio is a more standard way to say "I hate you (all)".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Os odio a todos. is an informal way to state "I hate all of you." In Spain, No puedo ni veros. translates to "I can't even stand to see you all."
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group being addressed consists entirely of females, you must change the masculine los and todos to the feminine las and todas, resulting in las odio a todas.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, shouting ¡Los odio! jokingly among very close friends can actually be a sign of deep affection or irony.
- While los odio a todos is a direct expression of hate, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me caen mal to describe a general dislike of a group.
- While odio means 'hate', if you want to sound more like a protagonist in a Telenovela, you might say los detesto, which implies a more dramatic, intense level of loathing.
Examples in context
- ¡Los odio a todos, son los peores!I hate y'all, you are the worst!
- No quiero verlos más, los odio a todos.I don't want to see you anymore, I hate y'all.
- Ustedes son terribles, los odio a todos.You all are terrible, I hate y'all.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are arguing during a heated game night.
- Mateo¡Son unos tramposos! Los odio a todos.You are all cheaters! I hate y'all.
- SofíaNo seas exagerado, Mateo.Don't be dramatic, Mateo.
- MateoHablo en serio, los odio a todos.I'm serious, I hate y'all.
- SofíaEstá bien, nos vamos.Fine, we are leaving.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
