suceda
“suceda” means “happens” in Spanish (When expressing desire or doubt: 'I hope it happens').
happens, occursAlso: takes place
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No creo que algo así suceda de nuevo.
B1I don't think something like that will happen again.
Esperamos que la reunión suceda sin problemas.
B1We hope the meeting goes smoothly (happens without problems).
Cuando suceda, te llamaré de inmediato.
B2When it happens, I will call you immediately.
Es crucial que esto no suceda en nuestra guardia.
C1It is crucial that this doesn't happen on our watch.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: suceda
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'suceda' to express doubt?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin verb *succedere*, meaning 'to follow after,' 'to come next,' or 'to succeed.' This meaning evolved in Spanish to the more common sense of 'to occur' or 'to happen.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'suceda' look different from 'sucede'?
'Suceda' is the Subjunctive form, which is used when you are talking about things that are uncertain, desired, or doubtful. 'Sucede' is the Indicative form, used for confirmed facts and definite occurrences.
Can I use 'suceda' in a simple statement without 'que'?
Not usually. 'Suceda' almost always appears in the second part of a sentence, introduced by 'que' (e.g., *Espero que suceda*), because it depends on the emotion or doubt expressed in the first part.