Odiaba (en. I hated)

/oˈðjaβa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To feel intense displeasure or hatred towards something or someone.
He hated doing homework in his free time.
Él odiaba hacer tareas escolares en su tiempo libre.
To experience rejection or aversion towards a person or situation.
He always hated lies in relationships.
Siempre odiaba las mentiras en las relaciones.
To hold a deep grudge against something.
She hated the injustice she saw around her.
Odiaba la injusticia que veía a su alrededor.

Etymology

The verb 'odiar' comes from the Latin 'odium', which means 'hatred'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To hate with all one's might
To feel a very intense hatred for something or someone.
Odiar con todas las fuerzas
To hate to death
To feel great displeasure to the point of wishing harm on someone.
Odiar a muerte

Related Words

hatred
Intense feeling of aversion.
odio
hater
A person who feels hatred or contempt.
odiador

Slang Meanings

To hate jokingly
He always says he hates his boss, but it’s a joke.
Él siempre dice que odia a su jefe, pero es en broma.
To hate lovingly
Sometimes, it feels like he hates his ex, but there's still love there.
A veces, se siente como si odiara a su ex, pero aún hay amor ahí.