spell trouble
US /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
UK /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
1.
causar problemas, indicar problemas
to indicate that something bad is likely to happen
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His constant tardiness could spell trouble for his job.
Seu atraso constante pode causar problemas para o seu emprego.
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The dark clouds on the horizon spell trouble for our picnic.
As nuvens escuras no horizonte indicam problemas para o nosso piquenique.