odia
“odia” means “he hates” in Spanish (third person singular).
he hates, she hates, you hateAlso: it hates
📝 In Action
Mi perro odia el sonido de la aspiradora.
A1My dog hates the sound of the vacuum cleaner.
Ella odia esperar en la fila.
A2She hates waiting in line.
Él odia que le mientan, es algo que no tolera.
B1He hates being lied to; it is something he doesn't tolerate.
Word Connections
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Present Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: odia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the verb form 'odia'?
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📚 Etymology
The Spanish verb 'odiar' (from which 'odia' is conjugated) comes directly from the Latin word *odium*, which meant 'hatred' or 'ill will.' The concept and the word have remained almost unchanged for thousands of years.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'odia' always mean 'he/she hates'?
Not always. Because Spanish uses the same verb form for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (formal you), 'odia' can also mean 'you (formal) hate.' The context usually makes the subject clear.
How is 'odiar' different from 'no gustar'?
'Odiar' is a very strong emotion, like 'to hate' in English. 'No gustar' simply means 'to not like' and expresses a mild dislike or preference.