Aborrecía (en. I hated)
/aβoɾeˈθia/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Feeling of hate or intense aversion.
His abhorrence toward injustice led him to become an activist.
Su aborrecía hacia la injusticia lo llevó a convertirse en activista.
Extreme repulsion or rejection.
The abhorrence he felt for corruption was palpable in his speeches.
La aborrecía que sentía por la corrupción era palpable en sus discursos.
Strong disdain or contempt.
He feels an abhorrence for dishonest people that he cannot hide.
Siente una aborrecía por la gente deshonesta que no puede ocultar.
Etymology
From the verb abhor, which comes from the Latin 'aborrescere', composed of 'a' + 'horrescere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abhor tasks
Reject or have aversion to certain activities.
aborrecer tareas
speak with abhorrence
Express disdain or hatred in a conversation.
hablar con aborrecía
feel abhorrence
Experience a strong feeling of rejection.
sentir aborrecía
Related Words
abhor
Verb that means to feel or show aversion.
aborrecer
abhorred
A person who shows aversion or contempt.
aborrecido
disdain
An attitude of disdain or indifference.
desdén
Slang Meanings
Hatred toward something considered very negative.
That movie totally disgusted me, I didn't like it.
Esa película me dio aborrecía total, no me gustó.
Extreme feeling toward something that is despised.
The abhorrence she feels toward lying is evident.
La aborrecía que siente hacia la mentira es evidente.