Using the Wrong Gender

Even though it doesn't end in '-o', 'odio' is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it, like 'el odio' (the hatred) or 'un odio profundo' (a deep hatred).

'Odio' is a Masculine Noun

In everyday chat, people often use the verb 'odiar' (to hate) more than the noun 'odio' (hatred). It's more common to hear 'Odio los lunes' (I hate Mondays) than 'Siento odio por los lunes' (I feel hatred for Mondays).

Noun vs. Verb

Very common, used to describe the strong feeling of hatred.

Hating People? Add an 'a'

You can hate a thing: 'Odio el tráfico' (I hate traffic). To say you hate doing something, just follow 'odio' with the basic '-ar', '-er', or '-ir' form of a verb: 'Odio esperar' (I hate to wait).

Hating Things vs. Hating Actions

'Odiar' is just as strong as 'to hate' in English. For everyday dislikes, it's much more common and natural to say 'No me gusta...' (I don't like...). Save 'odio' for things you feel very strongly about.

A Very Strong Word

Extremely common. This is the 'I' form of the verb 'odiar' (to hate).

Learn the meaning of 'odio' in Spanish, both as the noun for 'hatred' and the verb 'I hate'. See full conjugations for 'odiar', example sentences, and common mistakes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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