odio
“odio” means “hatred” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hatred
Also: hate
📝 In Action
El odio entre las dos familias era muy antiguo.
B1The hatred between the two families was very old.
La película trata sobre el amor y el odio.
B1The movie is about love and hatred.
No dejes que el odio controle tu vida.
B2Don't let hatred control your life.
I hate
📝 In Action
Odio levantarme temprano los domingos.
A2I hate getting up early on Sundays.
Odio cuando la gente habla en el cine.
B1I hate when people talk in the movie theater.
Te soy sincero, odio las sorpresas.
A2I'll be honest with you, I hate surprises.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: odio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'odio' to mean the feeling of hatred (a noun)?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes directly from the Latin word 'odium', which meant 'hatred', 'ill-will', or 'aversion'. It's related to the Latin verb 'ōdisse', which meant 'to hate'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'odiar' and 'no me gusta'?
'Odiar' means 'to hate' and is a very strong word, just like in English. 'No me gusta' simply means 'I don't like'. For most everyday things, like a food you dislike or a boring movie, 'no me gusta' is the more common and natural choice. Use 'odio' when you want to express a powerful, intense feeling of dislike.
Can I say 'te odio' to someone?
You can, but be very careful. 'Te odio' means 'I hate you', and it is extremely strong and hurtful. It's not used lightly or jokingly in the way English speakers might sometimes say 'I hate you' in a playful moment. In Spanish, it's almost always meant literally and can be very damaging to a relationship.