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odio

hatred

noun OH-dyoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin odium (hatred).

Usage Note

Odio is the noun; the verb is odiar ('to hate'). The phrase tener odio a alguien or sentir odio por alguien expresses intense personal hatred. In online contexts discurso de odio (hate speech) is the standard term. Unlike the verb detestar (to detest, more formal), odio and odiar are used freely across registers.

Examples

"El odio nunca resuelve los conflictos."

Natural Translation

Hatred never resolves conflicts.

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