What is the Portuguese word for "scourge"?

Learn how to say "scourge" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

scourge

Portuguese

flagelo

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Examples of how to use "scourge" in Portuguese

English
Poverty is a scourge on society.
Portuguese
A pobreza é uma praga na sociedade.
English
Malaria remains a scourge in many regions.
Portuguese
A malária continua sendo uma praga em muitas regiões.
English
The new law aimed to stop the scourge.
Portuguese
A nova lei tinha como objetivo acabar com a praga.
English
She called corruption the scourge of society.
Portuguese
Ela chamou a corrupção de a praga da sociedade.
English
Floods became a scourge for the coastal town.
Portuguese
As enchentes se tornaram uma praga para a cidade costeira.
English
They fought the scourge with education and care.
Portuguese
Eles combateram a praga com educação e cuidado.

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Poverty is a scourge on society.

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