What is the Spanish word for "pestilence"?

Learn how to say "pestilence" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pestilence

Spanish

pestilencia

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Alternative translations of "pestilence"

peste
plaga

Examples of how to use "pestilence" in Spanish

English
Ancient cities feared the great pestilence.
Spanish
Las ciudades antiguas temían la gran peste.
English
The old book warned of pestilence and danger.
Spanish
El libro antiguo advertía sobre la peste y el peligro.
English
They feared pestilence spreading through the city.
Spanish
Temían que la peste se propagara por la ciudad.
English
Farmers spoke about pestilence affecting their animals.
Spanish
Los agricultores hablaban de la peste que afectaba a sus animales.
English
Stories of pestilence frightened the small children.
Spanish
Las historias de peste asustaban a los niños pequeños.

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