This is the 6170th most frequent Catalan word.
maldepesta
A nuisance or a bother.
In this sentence, 'maldepesta' is used to refer to a physical condition, specifically a headache.
Aquest matí he tingut un maldepesta terrible.
This morning, I had a terrible headache.
Here, 'maldepesta' takes on a metaphorical meaning, describing an annoying or unpleasant manner of speaking.
Li he dit que deixés de parlar-me amb aquell maldepesta.
I told them to stop speaking to me with that annoying tone.
In this instance, 'maldepesta' is used figuratively to refer to a recurring issue or problem that causes discomfort or annoyance.