haters

[/ˈheɪtərz/]
noun
odiadores
1. people who express intense dislike or animosity toward someone or something
The celebrity ignored the haters on social media.
A celebridade ignorou os odiadores nas redes sociais.
2. people who criticize or oppose someone, often out of jealousy or spite
Haters will always try to bring you down when you're successful.
Os odiadores sempre tentarão derrubá-lo quando você tem sucesso.
3. detractors or adversaries, especially in casual or slang contexts
Don't let the haters get to you.
Não deixe os haters te afetarem.
In Brazilian popular culture and social media, 'haters' is frequently used as an English loanword, especially among younger generations and in internet communities. The term gained prominence through hip-hop culture and is now ubiquitous in Brazilian social media discourse. In the USA, particularly in hip-hop and sports contexts, 'haters' is used to dismiss critics and emphasize perseverance despite opposition. The term reflects modern internet culture where criticism is common and expected.
NYC Slang
haters; 'the haters' refers to people actively opposing or criticizing someone; common in hip-hop culture and sports vernacular
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detractorscriticsadversariesenemiesrivals
Antonyms / Antônimos
supportersfansadmirerslovers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
odiadores
formal translation; also commonly used as 'haters' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
haters
slang term widely used; Portuguese equivalent less common in everyday speech
São Paulo
haters
adopted from English in internet and social media culture
Portugal
odiadores
formal Portuguese preferred; 'haters' rarely used; Portuguese equivalents more traditional

Related Words

hatehatredhatinghaterdislikeanimosity

Related Idioms & Phrases

don't feed the haters - don't respond to or engage with critics
haters gonna hate - acknowledging that negative people will always criticize regardless of your actions
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