How to Say "Bubonic Plague" in Spanish

peste bubónica

/peste bubonika/from spelling rulesfeminine

The English phrase "bubonic plague" is translated into Spanish as peste bubónica.

peste bubónica is a noun used to refer to the disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

Meaning: disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis (noun)

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The word peste can be used as a noun to describe a child who is particularly mischievous or annoying.
In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word peste is used idiomatically to describe a very strong, foul odor, such as '¡Qué peste!' (What a stench!).
In some Spanish dialects, peste is used to describe a suffocating or oppressive heat.

Es importante tener en cuenta el impacto que la peste bubónica tuvo en la historia europea.
It is important to consider the impact that the bubonic plague had on European history.
Durante la Edad Media, la peste negra se propagó rápidamente por Europa.
During the Middle Ages, the Black Death spread rapidly throughout Europe.
La peste bubónica fue devastadora.
The bubonic plague was devastating.
Estudian los efectos de la peste bubónica.
They study the effects of the bubonic plague.
Es una enfermedad llamada peste bubónica.
It is a disease called bubonic plague.

A museum exhibit about historical diseases.

María

¿Qué es este cuadro, Mateo?
What is this painting, Mateo?
Mateo

Representa la peste bubónica en Europa.
It represents the bubonic plague in Europe.
María

Parece un periodo muy oscuro.
It looks like a very dark period.
Mateo

Sí, fue una época terrible para todos.
Yes, it was a terrible time for everyone.

Sources

Wiktionary, “bubonic plague” translations and entries peste bubónica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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