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How to Say "succession" in Spanish

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secuencia

seh-KWEHN-seeahseˈkwen.sja

nounB1general
Use 'secuencia' when referring to a specific order or series of events, actions, or steps that follow one another logically, often in a process or sequence.
A simple illustration showing a progression of three distinct shapes: a red sphere, followed by a yellow cube, followed by a blue pyramid, arranged in a straight line on a plain background.

Examples

Debemos seguir la secuencia de pasos para armar el mueble.

We must follow the sequence of steps to assemble the furniture.

Esa secuencia de baile fue muy difícil de memorizar.

That dance sequence was very difficult to memorize.

La secuencia de apertura de la película es impresionante.

The opening sequence (or scene) of the movie is impressive.

Always Feminine

'Secuencia' is a feminine noun, so you always use feminine words before it, like the article 'la' or the number 'una' (e.g., 'la secuencia', 'una secuencia larga').

Mistaking Gender

Mistake: “El secuencia”

Correction: La secuencia. Even though it ends in '-a,' some people mistakenly think it sounds masculine. Always remember 'la secuencia.'

sucesión

nounB1general
Use 'sucesión' to talk about things happening one after another, especially a series of events, or more specifically, the legal or formal transfer of a position, title, or property, such as an inheritance or the throne.

Examples

Hubo una sucesión de errores que arruinó el plan.

There was a succession of errors that ruined the plan.

sucesión

nounC1formal
Use 'sucesión' when referring to the act or process of taking over a throne, a high office, or a position of power.

Examples

El abogado está gestionando la sucesión de mi abuelo.

The lawyer is managing my grandfather's estate/inheritance.

Secuencia vs. Sucesión

Learners often confuse 'secuencia' and 'sucesión' when referring to a series of events. Use 'secuencia' for a logical order of steps or items, like in a process. Use 'sucesión' for a more general, often less structured, series of events, or for the formal transfer of power/property.

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