How to Say "it happened" in Spanish

Use 'sucedió' for general events, accidents, or when recounting a story where something occurred.

Use 'ocurrió' when referring to a specific event or incident taking place, often with a sense of it unfolding.

While both 'sucedió' and 'ocurrió' can translate 'it happened,' 'sucedió' is generally more versatile for any type of event. Reserve 'ocurrió' for when you want to emphasize the unfolding of a particular event or incident.