This is the 3718th most frequent Spanish word.
plagas
"Pests" or "plagues."
Here, 'plaga' is used metaphorically to describe an annoying or persistent problem.
Ese ratón es una verdadera plaga en mi cocina.
That mouse is a real nuisance in my kitchen.
Here, 'plagas' is used in the context of agriculture, referring to pests that damage crops.
Las plagas en el cultivo afectaron la cosecha de maíz.
The pests in the crop affected the corn harvest.
In this sentence, 'plaga' is used to signify a widespread disease or epidemic.