This is the 7750th most frequent Portuguese word.
praga
"Praga" means "plague," "curse," or "pest" in English.
In this sentence, 'praga' refers to a pest or a phenomenon causing destruction, typically in crops or nature.
A praga destruiu a plantação.
The plague destroyed the plantation.
Here, 'praga' is used metaphorically to represent a curse or a series of misfortunes imposed upon someone.
Ela me amaldiçoou com uma praga terrível.
She cursed me with a terrible plague.
In this instance, 'praga' is used figuratively to describe a widespread and problematic issue affecting a community or area.