cast a shadow over

US /kæst ə ˈʃædoʊ ˈoʊvər/
UK /kæst ə ˈʃædoʊ ˈoʊvər/
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1.

ensombrecer, echar un jarro de agua fría sobre

to make a situation less pleasant or hopeful

:
The bad news cast a shadow over their celebration.
Las malas noticias ensombrecieron su celebración.
His past mistakes continue to cast a shadow over his career.
Sus errores pasados siguen ensombreciendo su carrera.