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plague in Spanish

plague in Spanish is peste, plaga, asaetear — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

plague in Spanish

peste
noun
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
plaga
noun
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
plaga
noun
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
peste
noun
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
plaga
noun
asaetear
verb
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
atormentar
verb
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
molestar
verb
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
plagar
verb
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.

What does "plague" mean?

  1. noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
    "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
  2. noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
    "A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
  3. verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
    "Injuries have plagued the team all season."

plague in a sentence

  • The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
  • A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
  • Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
  • Injuries have plagued the team all season.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plague" in Spanish?

"plague" in Spanish is peste, plaga, asaetear. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

How do you use "plague" in a sentence?

Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Spanish, "plague" is peste, plaga, asaetear.

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

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "plague": peste, plaga, asaetear, atormentar, molestar, plagar.

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