suceso
“suceso” means “event” in Spanish (a thing that happens).
event
Also: incident, happening
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Fue un suceso muy extraño.
A2It was a very strange event.
Los periódicos informan sobre los sucesos de la noche.
B1The newspapers report on the incidents of the night.
Nadie pudo prever este triste suceso.
B2No one could foresee this sad event.
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If you want to say 'The party was a great success,' which word should you use?
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From the Latin word 'successus,' which meant an outcome or a result (literally 'coming after').
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suceso' always a bad thing?
No, it is neutral. However, in journalism, it is frequently used for accidents or crimes, which gives it a slightly more serious or negative tone in those contexts.
How do I say 'what happened' using this word?
You can say 'el suceso' (the event) or 'lo sucedido' (what happened). For example: 'El suceso ocurrió a las cinco' (The event occurred at five).
Why does it look like the English word 'success'?
They both come from the same Latin root meaning 'outcome.' In English, the meaning shifted to only mean a 'positive outcome,' while in Spanish, it stayed as a general 'event' or 'happening.'