Afoul in spanish
Afoul
pronunciation: ɑfoʊul part of speech: adverb
pronunciation: ɑfoʊul part of speech: adverb
In gestures
afoul = problemático, enrevesado, embrollado, enredado.
Example: Dan, who had known from the start that things were afoul, demanded that officer show him their IDs.more:
» fall + afoul of = ir en contra de, ponerse a malas con, entrar en conflicto con, indisponerse con, tener problemas con.
Example: As some of her prophecies came true, she fell afoul of the authorities and was arrested by the Holy Order.» fall + afoul of the law = tener problemas con la ley.
Example: He is not a criminal and he should not be prevented from telling whatever story he cares to tell so long as he does not fall afoul of the law.» go + afoul of the law = tener problemas con la ley.
Example: Individuals who have gone afoul of the law should have and must have a second chance.» run + afoul of = ir en contra de, ponerse a malas con, entrar en conflicto con, indisponerse con, tener problemas con.
Example: Unfortunately for them, this approach runs afoul of Iraqi tribal customs since they are, reportedly, endogamous with respect to tribe.» run + afoul of problems = tener problemas con.
Example: While being a crusader against government spending, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn has run afoul of problems in her personal finances.