Inklingo

odiar

oh-dee-ahroˈðjaɾ

odiar means to hate in Spanish (general strong dislike).

to hate

Also: to loathe, to detest
VerbA2regular ar
A grumpy child crossing their arms and looking away from a plate of broccoli with a scowl.
gerundodiando
past Participleodiado
infinitiveodiar

📝 In Action

Odio levantarme temprano los lunes.

A1

I hate getting up early on Mondays.

Ella odia la injusticia en el mundo.

A2

She hates injustice in the world.

No te odio, solo estoy decepcionado.

B1

I don't hate you, I'm just disappointed.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • detestar (to detest)
  • aborrecer (to loathe)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • odiar a muerteto hate with a passion / to hate to death
  • odiar con toda el almato hate with all one's soul

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoodiara
odiaras
él/ella/ustedodiara
nosotrosodiáramos
vosotrosodiarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesodiaran

Present Subjunctive

yoodie
odies
él/ella/ustedodie
nosotrosodiemos
vosotrosodiéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesodien

Indicative

Preterite

yoodié
odiaste
él/ella/ustedodió
nosotrosodiamos
vosotrosodiasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesodiaron

Imperfect

yoodiaba
odiabas
él/ella/ustedodiaba
nosotrosodiábamos
vosotrosodiabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesodiaban

Present

yoodio
odias
él/ella/ustedodia
nosotrosodiamos
vosotrosodiáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesodian

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "odiar" in Spanish:

to detestto hateto loathe

✏️ Quick Practice

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)

English: odiousFrench: haïr (related concept)Italian: odiare

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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).