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Portuguese term or phrase:
acena
English translation:
sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of
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Dwain Richardson
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I am currently translating a few excerpts from MERCOSUL(R)'s fifteenth reunion for social development. This took place on 17th November, 2008. The general context is as follows: the ministers and authorities propose what needs to be done to improve Brazil's social development status. The document outlines strategies that must be carried out.
"A recente crise financeira mundial, originada no centro do sistema capitalista, acena para o fracasso do modelo neoliberal e do Estado mínimo, e os mais pobres não podem arcar com os prejuízos."
The word in question is a verb, but I simply cannot figure it out. Thank you in advance for your help! :-)
"A recente crise financeira mundial, originada no centro do sistema capitalista, acena para o fracasso do modelo neoliberal e do Estado mínimo, e os mais pobres não podem arcar com os prejuízos."
The word in question is a verb, but I simply cannot figure it out. Thank you in advance for your help! :-)
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| 4 +4 | sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of |
Muriel Vasconcellos
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sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of
You could also say 'bodes ill for' or 'raises the possible specter of'. Lots of options.
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Note added at 20 mins (2011-09-06 03:15:28 GMT)
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Others: 'raises the prospect of'
If you use a negative phrase like 'bodes ill for/threatens the future of', then you wouldn't translate "fracassoa'.
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Note added at 20 mins (2011-09-06 03:15:28 GMT)
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Others: 'raises the prospect of'
If you use a negative phrase like 'bodes ill for/threatens the future of', then you wouldn't translate "fracassoa'.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Muriel (and to others who supported her answers)! This was very helpful :-)"
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