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sucediendo

soo-seh-dee-EN-doh

Verb (Gerund)B1regular er

happening?Currently taking place

Also:occurring?Slightly more formal equivalent,taking place?General continuous action

Quick Reference

infinitivesuceder

gerundsucediendo

past Participlesucedido

📝 In Action

No te preocupes, no está sucediendo nada malo.

Don't worry, nothing bad is happening.

La reunión ha estado sucediendo por más de dos horas.

The meeting has been happening for more than two hours.

Es increíble lo rápido que está sucediendo el cambio en la tecnología.

It's incredible how fast the change in technology is occurring.

💡 Grammar Points

The Continuous Action Form

This form ('-iendo') is used to describe an action that is in progress right now. It is almost always paired with a conjugated form of the verb 'estar' (to be), making the 'present continuous' tense.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: "La reunión es sucediendo."

Correction: La reunión está sucediendo. (Remember: 'estar' is always used for temporary, ongoing actions like the gerund.)

Confusing Gerunds

Mistake: "Sucediendo is sometimes confused with 'siguiendo' (following)."

Correction: Listen carefully to the 'c' sound (suceder) versus the 'g' sound (seguir). They are completely different verbs.

⭐ Usage Tips

Asking for Current Events

This word is essential for asking 'What's going on?' Use it like this: '¿Qué está sucediendo?'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sucediendo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sucediendo' to describe an ongoing event?

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Word Family

suceder(to happen, to occur) - verb

suceso(event, incident) - noun

sucesión(succession, sequence) - noun

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.