los odio a todos
/los odjo a todos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I hate you all' is translated into Spanish as los odio a todos.
This phrase is used to express strong dislike or anger directed toward a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of los (you all/them), odio (I hate) and a todos (to all).
Which one should you use?
While los odio a todos is the standard form, you can shorten it to los odio if the context of 'all' is already understood.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal plural form results in the phrase os odio a todos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender of the group affects the phrase. If the group being addressed consists entirely of women, you must use las odio a todas.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying los odio in a high-pitched or playful tone can actually be used as a term of endearment among very close friends.
- While odio is used for intense hate, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me caéis mal to express a milder dislike for a group of people.
- The word odio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'odium', which refers to a strong feeling of dislike or resentment.
Examples in context
- Los odio a todos por lo que hicieron.I hate you all for what you did.
- No me importa, los odio a todos.I don't care, I hate you all.
- ¡Váyanse! Los odio a todos.Go away! I hate you all.
Example conversation
Alejandro is shouting at a group of people after a heated argument.
- Alejandro¡No quiero volver a verlos, los odio a todos!I don't want to see you again, I hate you all!
- ElenaAlejandro, por favor, cálmate un poco.Alejandro, please, calm down a little.
- Alejandro¡No puedo, los odio a todos!I can't, I hate you all!
- ElenaEstás muy enojado ahora mismo.You are very angry right now.
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.
