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“infest” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/plaˈɣaɾ/

Example

Los insectos plagaron la cosecha.

The insects infested the harvest.

Illustration for plagar (infest)

How to say “infest” in Spanish

“Infest” in Spanish is plagar.

A field overrun by swarms of pests.

Full entry for plagar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with plagar

Las noticias falsas plagan las redes sociales.

Fake news plagues social networks.

Tips for using plagar

  • The verb carries a strong negative sense, so use llenar or cubrir for neutral 'fill' and reserve plagar for harmful, pervasive infestations.

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