odiar
to hate; to detest
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/o.ˈdi.aɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Odiar' is a strong word in Portuguese, just as 'hate' is in English. In casual speech, especially in Brazil, 'odeio' is often used hyperbolically: 'odeio acordar cedo' (I hate waking up early). The noun 'ódio' (hatred) carries the accent on the first syllable and is used in serious and colloquial contexts alike.
📝 Example Sentences
Odeio quando me mentes.
I hate it when you lie to me.
Não a odeio, só estou desiludido.
I don't hate her, I'm just disappointed.
Ele odeia esperar.
He hates waiting.