odian
OH-dee-ahn
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Subject
The ending '-an' tells you that the action is being done by 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine group), or 'ustedes' (you, formal plural).
Hating an Activity
When 'odian' is followed by an activity, you use the plain, unconjugated verb form (the infinitive): 'Ellos odian nadar' (They hate swimming).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Preposition
Mistake: "Odian de la comida."
Correction: Odian la comida. (The verb 'odiar' usually does not need a preposition like 'de' before the thing being hated.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Emotion
'Odiar' is a very strong word, similar to English 'to hate.' For milder dislikes, use 'no gustar' (not to like) or 'detestar' (to detest).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: odian
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'odian' to mean 'You (formal group) hate the cold'?
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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.