Aborrecer (en. Hate)

/aβoɾeˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel a deep displeasure or aversion towards something or someone.
He abhors injustice in all its forms.
Aborrece la injusticia en todas sus formas.
To wish that something does not exist or does not happen.
He abhorred the idea of having to move cities.
Aborrecía la idea de tener que mudar de ciudad.
To experience repugnance or disdain.
He abhorred hypocrisy in personal relationships.
Aborrecía la hipocresía en las relaciones personales.

Etymology

From Latin 'aborrecere', meaning to reject or set apart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to abhor someone
To feel aversion or rejection towards a person.
aborrecer a alguien
to abhor something
To feel displeasure or aversion towards a topic or situation.
aborrecer algo
to not abhor anyone
To have no aversion or disdain for any person.
no aborrecer a nadie

Related Words

disdain
Feeling of lack of appreciation towards something or someone.
desprecio
aversion
Feeling of repulsion or rejection towards something.
aversión
hate
Intense feeling of aversion or rejection towards something or someone.
odio

Slang Meanings

To hate something strongly
I abhor traffic jams; they put me in a bad mood.
Aborrezco las colas del tráfico, me pone de mal humor.
To categorically reject
They abhor any form of violence.
Aborrecen cualquier forma de violencia.