Meaning
La estructura de esta expresión es bastante sencilla. Comienza con «I hate it» que significa «lo odio», y se continúa con «when» que introduce la situación que causa el desagrado. Este tipo de construcción es útil para hablar de situaciones comunes que a menudo resultan ser molestas para muchas personas.
En español, podrías traducir «I hate it when» como «Odio cuando» o «Me molesta cuando», seguido de la situación específica que te disgusta. Esta expresión es muy útil en conversaciones cotidianas para compartir tus frustraciones o descontento de manera clara y directa.
Ejemplo:Today's Sentences
- I hate it when it rains.
- I hate it when you’re late.
- I hate it when you’re right.
- I hate it when people talk so loudly.
- I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
- Writer's Note
01
I hate it when it rains.
Situation 1
What’s up with this storm?
I hate it when it rains.
Really?
I kinda like the rain.
A mí me gusta un poco la lluvia.
It’s wet and gloomy.
Makes me feel depressed, too.
También me hace sentir deprimido.
Situation 2
I hate it when it rains.
Why?
I get so sleepy and lethargic.
It must be the lack of sun.
02
I hate it when you’re late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry for not being punctual.
I hate it when you’re late.
I know.
And I’m sure the meeting was delayed as well.
Y estoy seguro de que la reunión también se retrasó.
Yes, it was.
Let me know when you can reschedule the meeting today.
Avísame cuando puedas reprogramar la reunión hoy.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re late.
I apologize.
I was caught up at the office with a client.
Estaba ocupado en la oficina con un cliente.
It’s okay.
You’re here now.
Ahora estás aquí.
You must be hungry, let’s order.
Save room for dessert.
Deja espacio para el postre.
03
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 1
I told you that you drive too far to the right.
I remember you telling me.
Recuerdo que me lo dijiste.
Now look, you’ve scraped all our hub caps.
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re right.
I wouldn’t say ‘right’.
I’d say that I’ve got principles and morals, that’s all.
Diría que tengo principios y valores, eso es todo.
I’ve got principles and morals too.
That’s why I love you.
And that’s why we can agree to disagree.
Y por eso podemos estar de acuerdo en estar en desacuerdo.
04
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Situation 1
What’s your pet peeve?
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
In conversation?
Yes when they’re on the phone.
And especially, on the bus or subway.
Y especialmente, en el autobús o el metro.
Situation 2
You look annoyed.
I can’t stand this noise.
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Odio cuando la gente habla tan fuerte.
Why does it bother you so much.
Some people seem to think they can talk or yell like no one is around.
05
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Situation 1
My sister must have taken my jeans again.
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Me too.
And they never give them back either.
Y tampoco los devuelven nunca.
It’s so annoying.
Situation 2
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Do you share the same size?
Yes, we’re pretty similar.
That’s probably why she combs through your closet.
It’s like a free, new set of clothes.
Es como un conjunto nuevo de ropa gratis.
Writer's Note
The phrase "I hate it when" is used to express strong dislike or irritation about a repeated action, habit, or situation. It often introduces something that regularly bothers or frustrates the speaker.
Here's a breakdown:
I hate when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"when you do that" - noun clause, object of the verb.
I hate it when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"it" - pronoun (replacing the 'understood' noun "the occasion" or "the situation")
"when you do that" - adverbial clause of time.
Let's do a few more examples and to be honest, some of my pet peeves:
- I hate it when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
- I hate it when my internet suddenly stops working during a meeting.
- I hate it when someone interrupts me while I’m speaking.
- I hate it when I forget where I parked my car.
- I hate it when movies end without a clear conclusion.
Cheers and happy learning!