la plaga
the pest
Example Sentence
La plaga se extendio muy rapido por el invernadero.
The pest spread very quickly through the greenhouse.
Meaning
La plaga is a pest problem, often an outbreak of insects or disease that harms plants.
Common Phrases
- una plaga de pulgones — an aphid infestation
- combatir la plaga — to fight the pest problem
Example
La plaga dano varias hojas en dos dias.
The pest problem damaged several leaves in two days.
Common Mistake
Do not mix gender: la plaga, not el plaga.