odio

hatred

noun OH-dyoh Rare

Origin: From Latin odium (hatred, ill will).

Also means

hate

Usage Note

Odio is a strong, sustained emotion — hatred rather than a momentary flash of anger. The verb form odiare (to hate) is commonly paired with it: provare odio (to feel hatred). Do not confuse with odore (smell/odor). The phrase odio mortale (mortal hatred) is a common intensifier.

Examples

"Prova un profondo odio per l'ingiustizia."

Natural Translation

She feels a deep hatred for injustice.

Literal Translation

She-feels a deep hatred for the-injustice.

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