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cause problems

[kɔːz ˈprɒbləmz]
verb phrase
causar problemas
1. to create difficulties or issues that have negative consequences
This software bug will cause problems for our users.
Este erro de software vai causar problemas para nossos usuários.
2. to be the source of trouble or complications
His attitude tends to cause problems in the workplace.
Sua atitude tende a causar problemas no local de trabalho.
3. to create conflict or disturbance
The new policy might cause problems among the staff.
A nova política pode causar problemas entre os funcionários.
NYC Slang
start beef
Synonyms
create difficultiesmake troublebring about issuesgenerate complicationsprovoke conflict
Antonyms
solve problemsfix issuesresolve difficultiesprevent problems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
causar problemas
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar ruim
Colloquial alternative meaning 'to go wrong' or 'cause trouble'
São Paulo
arrumar confusão
Colloquial alternative meaning 'to stir up trouble'
Portugal
causar problemas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rock the boat
stir the pot
open a can of worms
ask for trouble
spell trouble
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