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odioso

oh-dyoh-soh/oˈðjoso/

“odioso” means “annoying” in Spanish (describing someone who is being a pest).

annoying, obnoxious

Also: hateful, unpleasant
Latin America
A small, mischievous fly buzzing repeatedly around a person's nose while they try to read a book.

📝 In Action

Mi hermano pequeño puede ser muy odioso a veces.

A2

My little brother can be very annoying sometimes.

No seas odioso y deja de burlarte de él.

B1

Don't be obnoxious and stop making fun of him.

Limpiar el baño es una tarea odiosa.

B2

Cleaning the bathroom is an unpleasant task.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • antipático (unfriendly/unpleasant)
  • insoportable (unbearable)
  • detestable (detestable)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un niño odioso – an annoying child
  • una comparación odiosa – an unfair/unpleasant comparison
  • un comportamiento odioso – obnoxious behavior

Idioms & Expressions

  • Las comparaciones son odiosas – Comparing people or things is usually unfair and causes bad feelings.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "odioso" in Spanish:

annoying→hateful→obnoxious→unpleasant→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: odioso

Question 1 of 3

If you call a girl 'odiosa', what are you likely saying?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
odio(hatred) — Noun
odiar(to hate) — Verb
odiosamente(hatefully) — Adverb
odiable(hateful/detestable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'odiosus', which comes from 'odium', meaning hatred.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: odiousFrench: odieuxItalian: odioso

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'odioso' as strong as the English word 'odious'?

Not usually! While the English 'odious' sounds very formal and intense, the Spanish 'odioso' is used casually to mean 'annoying' or 'obnoxious' in everyday life.

How do I make it plural?

Just add an 's'! Use 'odiosos' for a group of men or a mixed group, and 'odiosas' for a group of women.

Can I use 'odioso' to describe a movie?

Yes! If you found the movie deeply unpleasant or annoying to watch, you can say 'La película fue odiosa'.