acena

English translation: sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of

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Portuguese term or phrase:	acena
English translation:	sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of
Entered by:	Dwain Richardson

02:55 Sep 6, 2011

Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - International Org/Dev/Coop / Social Development

Portuguese term or phrase: acena

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! :-)

Dwain Richardson Not a translator KudoZ activity Questions: 11 (1 open) Answers: 0 Canada
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sets the stage for / points to / raises the possiblity of

Explanation:
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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Muriel Vasconcellos
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Local time: 09:00

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Thank you, Muriel (and to others who supported her answers)! This was very helpful :-)
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Muriel Vasconcellos
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Thank you, Muriel (and to others who supported her answers)! This was very helpful :-)

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