How to Say "you loathe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you loathe” is “odias” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿De verdad odias el cilantro? ¡A mí me encanta!
Do you really hate cilantro? I love it!
Si odias la lluvia, ¿por qué vives en Seattle?
If you hate the rain, why do you live in Seattle?
Sé que odias las películas de terror, así que elegí una comedia.
I know you hate horror movies, so I chose a comedy.
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).
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.
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