odiar
“odiar” means “to hate” in Spanish (general strong dislike).
to hate
Also: to loathe, to detest
📝 In Action
Odio levantarme temprano los lunes.
A1I hate getting up early on Mondays.
Ella odia la injusticia en el mundo.
A2She hates injustice in the world.
No te odio, solo estoy decepcionado.
B1I don't hate you, I'm just disappointed.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: odiar
Question 1 of 2
Which of these means 'I hate to drive'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'odiare', which comes from 'odium', meaning hatred.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'odiar' common in everyday speech?
Yes, but it is very strong. Spanish speakers often use 'No me gusta nada' (I don't like it at all) unless they feel a very deep dislike.
Do I need the word 'que' after odiar?
Only if you are followed by a new subject (a different person) doing an action. Example: 'Odio que tú llegues tarde' (I hate that you arrive late).