sucesión
“sucesión” means “sequence” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sequence
Also: series, succession
📝 In Action
Hubo una sucesión de errores que arruinó el plan.
B1There was a sequence of errors that ruined the plan.
La sucesión de las estaciones ocurre todos los años.
A2The sequence of the seasons happens every year.
Vimos una rápida sucesión de imágenes en la pantalla.
B2We saw a rapid succession of images on the screen.
inheritance
Also: succession, estate
📝 In Action
El abogado está gestionando la sucesión de mi abuelo.
C1The lawyer is managing my grandfather's estate/inheritance.
La línea de sucesión al trono es muy clara.
B2The line of succession to the throne is very clear.
Ella es la siguiente en la sucesión de la empresa.
C1She is next in the succession for the company.
offspring
Also: progeny
📝 In Action
El noble murió sin dejar sucesión.
C2The nobleman died without leaving any offspring.
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Words that translate to "sucesión" in Spanish:
progeny→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sucesión
Question 1 of 3
If you are talking about the legal process of inheriting your uncle's house, which word would you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'successio', which means 'a following after' or 'coming into another's place'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sucesión' a false friend?
Yes, partially! It looks like 'success' in English, but it never means doing well or achieving a goal. It only means a sequence or inheritance.
What's the difference between 'serie' and 'sucesión'?
They are very similar. 'Serie' is used for general sets of things, while 'sucesión' often implies a very strict or logical order, or a legal context.
Is 'sucesión' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine (la sucesión), because almost all Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine.