odian
“odian” means “they hate” in Spanish (referring to a group of people (ellos/ellas)).
they hate, you hate
Also: they detest
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Mis vecinos odian el ruido de la música alta.
B1My neighbors hate the noise of loud music.
Si ustedes odian las verduras, pueden comer solo la carne.
B2If you (formal plural) hate vegetables, you can eat only the meat.
Los niños odian ir a la cama temprano en verano.
B1The children hate going to bed early in summer.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: odian
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Which sentence correctly uses 'odian' to mean 'You (formal group) hate the cold'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *ōdium*, which meant 'hatred' or 'dislike.' It entered Spanish as the verb 'odiar' (to hate).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is performing the action when I hear or read 'odian'?
The action is being performed by a group of people or things. The subject is either 'ellos' (they, referring to men or mixed groups), 'ellas' (they, referring to women), or 'ustedes' (you, speaking formally to a group).
Is 'odiar' a stem-changing verb?
No, 'odiar' is a regular verb. The root 'odi-' stays the same throughout all conjugations, making it easy to learn.