No. 3,718 in Spanish
plagas
"Pests" or "plagues."
In a sentence
Las plagas en el cultivo afectaron la cosecha de maíz.
The pests in the crop affected the corn harvest.
Here, 'plagas' is used in the context of agriculture, referring to pests that damage crops.
Durante la plaga, muchas personas abandonaron la ciudad.
During the plague, many people left the city.
In this sentence, 'plaga' is used to signify a widespread disease or epidemic.
Ese ratón es una verdadera plaga en mi cocina.
That mouse is a real nuisance in my kitchen.
Here, 'plaga' is used metaphorically to describe an annoying or persistent problem.
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