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    Peste (en. Plague)

    /ˈpeste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disease caused by bacteria or viruses that spreads rapidly.
    The bubonic plague was one of the most devastating pandemics in history.
    La peste bubónica fue una de las pandemias más devastadoras de la historia.
    Plague or infestation of living beings that causes damage.
    The locust plague devastated the fields.
    La peste de langostas arrasó los campos de cultivo.
    Evil or calamity that severely affects a population.
    The plague of violence affects many communities.
    La peste de la violencia afecta a muchas comunidades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pestis', which means plague or disease.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Black plague
    Refers to the pandemic of the bubonic plague that occurred in the 14th century.
    peste negra
    to be a plague
    Means to be annoying or unbearable.
    ser una peste

    Related Words

    pestilent
    That causes annoyance or is unpleasant.
    pestoso
    pestilence
    Foul-smelling emanation or plague.
    pestilencia
    plague-spreading
    Action of spreading a problem or a plague.
    pesteo

    Slang Meanings

    Constant annoyance or uncomfortable situation.
    This job is a plague, it never ends.
    Este trabajo es una peste, nunca termina.
    Person who causes trouble or is a nuisance.
    Don’t be a plague, stop interrupting.
    No seas peste, deja de interrumpir.