correr malos vientos — meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To indicate that adverse circumstances or trouble are approaching; to suggest that prospects are unfavorable.
  • To be likely to cause misfortune, difficulty, or discord.

  Examples

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  • Con esos recortes presupuestarios, parece que corren malos vientos para el proyecto de innovación.

    With those budget cuts, bad times seem to be approaching for the innovation project.

  • Los expertos dicen que corren malos vientos en la economía global debido a la inflación creciente.

    Experts say bad times are coming in the global economy due to rising inflation.

  • La situación política está complicada; definitivamente corren malos vientos en el país.

    The political situation is complicated; definitely unfavorable circumstances are looming in the country.

  • Cuando el director anunció cambios drásticos, supimos que corrían malos vientos en la empresa.

    When the director announced drastic changes, we knew bad times were ahead for the company.