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pest in Spanish

pest in Spanish is peste, epidemia, pestilencia — pest means an insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.

pest in Spanish

peste
noun
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
epidemia
noun
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
pestilencia
noun
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
moscardón
noun
An annoying person, a nuisance.

What does "pest" mean?

  1. noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
    "Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens."
  2. noun An annoying person, especially one who keeps bothering others.
    "Her little brother could be a real pest when she was on the phone."
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pest in a sentence

  • Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens.
  • Rats are a serious pest in many old warehouses and farm buildings.
  • Her little brother could be a real pest when she was on the phone.
  • Stop being such a pest and let me finish my homework!

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What is "pest" in Spanish?
"pest" in Spanish is peste, epidemia, pestilencia. pest means: An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
How do you use "pest" in a sentence?
Example: "Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens." In Spanish, "pest" is peste, epidemia, pestilencia.
Are there other ways to say "pest" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "pest": peste, epidemia, pestilencia, moscardón.
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