How to Say "she hates" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “she hates” is “odia” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi perro odia el sonido de la aspiradora.
My dog hates the sound of the vacuum cleaner.
Ella odia esperar en la fila.
She hates waiting in line.
Él odia que le mientan, es algo que no tolera.
He hates being lied to; it is something he doesn't tolerate.
Identifying the Subject
Since 'odia' is the 'él/ella/usted' form, we know the subject is a single person (he, she, or formal you). In Spanish, you usually don't need to state 'él' or 'ella' if the context is clear.
Using 'Odiar' with Other Verbs
If someone hates doing an action, the second verb must be in its base form (infinitive): 'Odia cocinar' (She hates cooking).
Using 'Le' or 'Lo' Incorrectly
Mistake: “La odia a ella. (Using the direct object pronoun 'la' unnecessarily when the person is explicitly named.)”
Correction: Odia a su hermana. (The verb 'odiar' takes a direct object, often preceded by 'a' when referring to people, but doesn't require the extra pronoun if the object is already clear.)
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.