← Back to Fala2Me

detesta-se

[dɛ.tɛʃ.ˈta.sə]
verb (3rd person singular present indicative, reflexive/impersonal)
one detests / it is detested / oneself detests
1. Third person singular present tense of 'detestar' in reflexive or impersonal construction, expressing strong dislike or abhorrence
One detests dishonesty.
Detesta-se a desonestidade.
2. Used to express a general statement about what people hate or what is hated
It is hated when someone is late.
Detesta-se quando alguém se atrasa.
Synonyms
aborrece-seodeia-seexecra-se
Antonyms
ama-seaprecia-segosta-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detesta-se
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
detesta-se
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

detesta-se de morte (to detest to death; to hate intensely)
detesta-se com toda força (to detest with all one's strength)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →