odio
/ˈoðjo/noun★Intermediate
general
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred toward someone or something.
El odio que siente por su ex es evidente.
The hatred he feels for his ex is evident.
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Often used to describe intense negative emotions, sometimes with a sense of hostility or animosity.
Collocations
sentir odioto feel hatredguardar odioto harbor hatredodio racialracial hatred
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
a odiophrase
I hate
odio a primera vistaphrase
love at first sight (but with hatred)
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Odio' is often used in everyday speech to express strong dislike, similar to 'hate' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Intensity
In Spanish, 'odio' can sometimes be stronger than 'hate' in English, so use it carefully in formal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'odium', meaning 'hatred' or 'enmity'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'odio' is often used in contexts where English might use 'hatred' or 'hate', but it can sometimes carry a slightly more intense or visceral connotation.
Word Breakdown
od-
hate
root-io
noun-forming suffix
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés