sucesivo
“sucesivo” means “successive” in Spanish (things following one after another).
successive
Also: consecutive, subsequent
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Llovió durante tres días sucesivos.
B1It rained for three successive days.
Debemos analizar los sucesivos cambios en el clima.
B2We must analyze the subsequent changes in the climate.
Las sucesivas oleadas de calor afectaron la cosecha.
C1The successive heatwaves affected the harvest.
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Which sentence is correct when talking about three days in a row?
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From the Latin word 'successivus', which comes from 'succedere', meaning 'to go under' or 'to follow after'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'sucesivo' and 'consecutivo'?
They are almost identical. 'Consecutivo' is often used for numbers or strict sequences (1, 2, 3), while 'sucesivo' is slightly more formal and common when describing waves of events or periods of time.
How do I make 'sucesivo' feminine?
Just change the final 'o' to an 'a': 'sucesiva'. Use this when describing feminine nouns like 'la etapa' or 'la semana'.
Can 'sucesivo' mean 'next'?
Not exactly. While it refers to what follows, usually you would use 'siguiente' for 'next'. 'Sucesivo' implies a chain or series of things.