sucediendo
“sucediendo” means “happening” in Spanish (Currently taking place).
happening
Also: occurring, taking place
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No te preocupes, no está sucediendo nada malo.
A2Don't worry, nothing bad is happening.
La reunión ha estado sucediendo por más de dos horas.
B1The meeting has been happening for more than two hours.
Es increíble lo rápido que está sucediendo el cambio en la tecnología.
B2It's incredible how fast the change in technology is occurring.
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Quick Quiz: sucediendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sucediendo' to describe an ongoing event?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'suceder' comes from the Latin verb *succēdere*, which literally meant 'to go under' or 'to follow after.' Over time, this evolved in Spanish to mean 'to follow in sequence' and, eventually, 'to occur' or 'to happen.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sucediendo' and 'pasando'?
Both mean 'happening' or 'going on.' 'Pasando' (from the verb *pasar*) is often more common and informal, especially when asking 'What's going on?' ('¿Qué está pasando?'). 'Sucediendo' (from *suceder*) is also very common but can sometimes feel slightly more formal or used for larger, more significant events.
Why is 'sucediendo' always the same, regardless of who is doing the action?
'Sucediendo' is a gerund, which is a special form of the verb that doesn't change based on who is performing the action (the subject). It stays the same whether 'I,' 'you,' or 'they' are doing the action; only the 'estar' verb before it changes.