spell trouble
US /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
UK /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
1.
causar problemas, augurar problemas
to indicate that something bad is likely to happen
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His constant tardiness could spell trouble for his job.
Su tardanza constante podría causar problemas en su trabajo.
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The dark clouds on the horizon spell trouble for our picnic.
Las nubes oscuras en el horizonte auguran problemas para nuestro picnic.