Spanish Conversation · Level 20
90 words
Spanish word
aversión
Pronunciation
IPA/aβeɾˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounaversion
Example
Tengo aversión a los insectos.
I have an aversion to insects.
More examples
Me causa aversión la crueldad hacia los animales.
Cruelty to animals provokes my aversion.
Core concept
Pushing away a plate of food in disgust.
Common phrases
tener aversión a
have an aversion to
sentir aversión por
feel an aversion to
provocar aversión
cause aversion
Similar words
asco: Powerful physical disgust that often produces nausea and a sickened response.
desagrado: Light dislike or unpleasantness without a strong physical reaction.
rechazo: Firm refusal or opposition to accepting a person, idea, or offer.
antipatía: Innate lack of liking or warmth that makes someone feel uncomfortable around another.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento intenso de disgusto o rechazo hacia algo o alguien que lleva a evitarlo.
Word origin
The Spanish noun comes from Latin aversio, formed from avertere 'to turn away', where the physical act of turning away gave rise to the abstract sense of rejecting or disliking.
Usage tips
- Common verbs with this noun are tener aversión a and sentir aversión hacia, and the noun frequently appears without an article in statements of feeling (tener aversión a X).