odias
OH-dee-ahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿De verdad odias el cilantro? ¡A mí me encanta!
A1Do you really hate cilantro? I love it!
Si odias la lluvia, ¿por qué vives en Seattle?
A2If you hate the rain, why do you live in Seattle?
Sé que odias las películas de terror, así que elegí una comedia.
A2I know you hate horror movies, so I chose a comedy.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tú'
The form 'odias' is only used when you are talking directly to one person whom you know well (a friend, family member, or child). It is the familiar way to say 'you hate'.
Direct Objects
Unlike verbs like 'gustar' (to like), 'odiar' works just like the English verb 'to hate'. You simply put the thing or person you hate right after the verb: 'Odias el frío' (You hate the cold).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'A' before the object
Mistake: "Odias al brócoli."
Correction: Odias el brócoli. (You only use 'a' before a specific person or pet that receives the action, not things like food.)
Weak vs. Strong Dislike
Mistake: "If you just dislike something, don't use 'odias'."
Correction: Use 'no me gusta' (I don't like) or 'no te gusta' (You don't like). 'Odiar' is reserved for genuine hatred or extremely strong dislike.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Opinions
This verb is great for expressing strong, personal opinions immediately. Use it when you need to convey powerful emotion quickly.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: odias
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'odias'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'You hate' to my boss or an elderly person?
You would use the formal 'usted' form, which is 'odia'. For example, 'Usted odia el ruido' (You hate the noise).
Is 'odiar' a stem-changing verb?
No, 'odiar' is a completely regular verb. It follows the standard pattern for all -AR verbs in Spanish, which makes it easy to conjugate!