sucederá
“sucederá” means “will happen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Nadie sabe qué sucederá si no firmamos el acuerdo.
A2Nobody knows what will happen if we don't sign the agreement.
El eclipse sucederá exactamente a las tres de la tarde.
B1The eclipse will occur exactly at three in the afternoon.
📝 In Action
Se rumorea que el vicepresidente sucederá al presidente en la próxima elección.
B2It is rumored that the vice president will succeed the president in the next election.
En la monarquía, el hijo mayor sucederá al trono.
C1In the monarchy, the eldest son will succeed to the throne.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sucederá
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sucederá' in the sense of 'to succeed someone in a role'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *succedere*, meaning 'to go under' or 'to follow close after'. This origin explains both modern meanings: events that follow after a cause (to happen) and people who follow into an office (to succeed).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sucederá' the same as 'pasará'?
They are very similar when meaning 'will happen' or 'will occur.' 'Pasará' (from 'pasar') is often used more generally for time passing or simple events. 'Sucederá' is slightly more formal and often implies a significant event or consequence.
How do I know if I should use 'sucederá' or 'sucede'?
'Sucederá' is the future tense (it will happen), while 'sucede' is the present tense (it happens now). If you are talking about a prediction or something planned for later, use 'sucederá'.