aborrece

[a.bo.ˈrɛ.sə]

verb

abhors, detests, hates

1. third person singular present indicative of 'aborrecer' - to feel hatred or strong dislike for someone or something

He abhors violence and cruelty.

Ele aborrece violência e crueldade.

2. to find something annoying or tedious; to dislike intensely

She abhors waiting in long lines.

Ela aborrece esperar em filas longas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aborrece

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

aborrece

standard usage, sometimes more formal than 'odeia'

aborrecer a alguém - to bother or annoy someone

aborrecer-se - to become bored or annoyed

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