What does "plaga" mean in English?

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Spanish

plaga

English

plague

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Alternative translations of "plaga"

pest
scourge
blight
infestation

Examples of how to use "plaga" in Spanish

Spanish
Una plaga de langostas asoló los campos.
English
A locust plague devastated the fields.
Spanish
La plaga destruyó las cosechas este verano.
English
The plague destroyed the crops this summer.
Spanish
Una plaga de insectos invadió el jardín.
English
An insect infestation invaded the garden.
Spanish
Protegemos las plantas contra la plaga.
English
We protect the plants against the pest.
Spanish
Es una plaga difícil de eliminar.
English
It's a difficult pest to eliminate.

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Una plaga de langostas asoló los campos.

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