How to Say "scourge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scourge” is “plaga” — B2 level.
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nounB2
something that causes widespread suffering
Examples
La burocracia es la plaga de nuestra sociedad.
Bureaucracy is the curse/scourge of our society.
Ese ruido constante es una plaga para los vecinos.
That constant noise is a nuisance for the neighbors.
La falta de transporte público es una plaga en las afueras de la ciudad.
The lack of public transport is an affliction in the city outskirts.
Using 'Ser' (To Be)
You often use 'ser' (to be) with 'plaga' to describe something that permanently or characteristically causes trouble: 'El tráfico es una plaga' (Traffic is a plague/curse).
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