Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| te odio | /te odjo/ (from spelling rules) | informal |
| lo odio | /lo odjo/ (from spelling rules) | formal |
| os odio | /os odjo/ (from spelling rules) | informal, plural |
| los odio | /los odjo/ (from spelling rules) | formal, plural |
This phrase is an expression of intense dislike.
What does it mean word for word?
The word odio means "I hate" and is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb odiar.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on whether you are addressing one person or multiple people, and whether the situation is formal or informal. Use te odio for one person informally, lo odio for one person formally, os odio for a group informally and los odio for a group formally.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
te odio and os odio are informal. lo odio and los odio are formal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The plural informal form os odio is used to address a group of people primarily in Spain. The plural form los odio is used as the standard plural "you" in Latin American Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use te odio when addressing one person whom you know well or are on informal terms with. Use os odio to address a group of people informally in Spain. Use los odio to address a group of people formally or as the standard plural in Latin America.
Did you know?
- While te odio is a direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me caes mal to express a similar but less intense dislike, literally meaning 'you fall badly on me'.
- While 'I hate you' is quite strong, in some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying te odio can be used playfully or even affectionately between very close friends or romantic partners during a silly argument.
- The word odio is a direct relative of the English word 'odium', which refers to a widespread feeling of intense dislike or resentment.
Examples in context
- Cuanto más te veo, más te odio.The more I see you, the more I hate you.This sentence shows how to express increasing dislike as you see someone more frequently using te odio.Tatoeba #6591665 by arh, translation #7820231 by shekitten
- Te odio desde el fondo de mi corazón.I hate you from the bottom of my heart.This sentence illustrates expressing deep hatred using te odio.Tatoeba #1386986 by marcelostockle, translation #1386984 by Nuel
- ¡Te odio, y al mismo tiempo te quiero!I hate you, and at the same time I love you!This sentence demonstrates expressing contradictory feelings of hate and love using te odio.Tatoeba #10038691 by Shishir, translation #10281234 by OJR1
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Example conversation
María and Javier are having a heated argument after a fight.
- María¡No quiero volver a verte!I don't want to see you again!
- Javier¿Todavía estás enojada conmigo?Are you still angry with me?
- MaríaSí, te odio, Javier.Yes, I hate you, Javier.
- JavierLo siento mucho, María.I am very sorry, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, los, odio, os, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
