English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

blight in Spanish

blight in Spanish is mildiu, polvillo, tizón — blight means a plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

blight in Spanish

mildiu
noun
(pathology, dated) A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
polvillo
noun
(pathology, dated) A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
tizón
noun
(pathology, dated) A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
mal
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
plaga
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.

What does "blight" mean?

  1. noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
    "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year."
  2. noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
    "Poverty remains a blight on the community."
  3. verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.
    "The scandal blighted his reputation for years."

blight in a sentence

  • Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year.
  • Poverty remains a blight on the community.
  • Urban blight has left entire streets of the city abandoned.
  • The scandal blighted his reputation for years.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "blight" in Spanish?

"blight" in Spanish is mildiu, polvillo, tizón. blight means: A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

How do you use "blight" in a sentence?

Example: "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year." In Spanish, "blight" is mildiu, polvillo, tizón.

Are there other ways to say "blight" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "blight": mildiu, polvillo, tizón, mal, plaga.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.