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. While it is a direct translation of the English "I hate you", it is much more intense and heavy in Spanish than the English equivalent often used in hyperbole.
Which one should you use?
The forms vary based on whether you are addressing one person or a group, and whether the relationship is formal or informal. Use te odio for a single person informally, lo odio for a single 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. For even more formal or polite ways to express dislike, you might use Le detesto to mean "I hate you" or the more indirect No le tengo aprecio to mean "I have no affection for you". In contrast, if you want to express less intensity, you can use the informal No te soporto (I can't stand you) or Me caes mal (I don't like you).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The plural informal form os odio is used to address a group in Spain. The plural formal form los odio is used to address a group in Latin America or in formal settings in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
te odio is used when addressing one person whom you are on informal terms with (tú). os odio is used to address a group of people in Spain using the informal vosotros form. los odio is used to address a group of people in Latin America or in formal settings in Spain using ustedes.
How do you pronounce it?
/te odjo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the expression me caes mal literally means 'you fall on me badly'. It is the standard way to say you dislike someone without using the heavy intensity of te odio.
- While te odio is a direct translation of 'I hate you', Spanish speakers often use it in a 'cute' or flirtatious way between couples or close friends, similar to how English speakers use 'I love you' sarcastically.
- The word odio is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was consciously reintroduced into the language by scholars rather than evolving naturally through common speech.
Examples in context
- Cuanto más te veo, más te odio.The more I see you, the more I hate you.This sentence shows the relationship between seeing someone and the intensity of the hatred expressed in 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 emphasizes the depth of the 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 shows the use of te odio in a contradictory emotional context.Tatoeba #10038691 by Shishir, translation #10281234 by OJR1
- Me hiciste mucho daño, te odio.You hurt me a lot, I hate you.
- Siempre me haces enojar, no te soporto.You always make me angry, I can't stand you.
- Desafortunadamente, debido a sus acciones, le detesto.Unfortunately, due to your actions, I hate you.
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Example conversation
A heated argument between two former lovers.
- Daniel¡Te odio, María!I hate you, María!
- MaríaPues yo también te odio, Daniel.Well, I hate you too, Daniel.
- DanielNo quiero volver a verte nunca.I never want to see you again.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, no lo harás.Don't worry, you won't.
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.
