How to Say "will happen" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “will happen” is “pasará” — use this for general events or the passage of time, often in questions about possibilities or future scenarios..
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verbA1general
Use this for general events or the passage of time, often in questions about possibilities or future scenarios.
Examples
¿Qué pasará si no llegamos a tiempo?
What will happen if we don't arrive on time?
sucederá
VerbA2general
This is used for future events, often implying a sequence of actions or consequences, and can sound slightly more formal than 'pasará'.
Examples
Nadie sabe qué sucederá si no firmamos el acuerdo.
Nobody knows what will happen if we don't sign the agreement.
verbB1general
Use this when referring to the arrival or occurrence of a specific event, moment, or time, emphasizing its approach.
Examples
El momento de la verdad llegará pronto.
The moment of truth will arrive soon.
caerá
verbB1general
This is specifically used when an event or date 'falls' on a particular day of the week or time.
Examples
Este año, mi cumpleaños caerá en domingo.
This year, my birthday will fall on a Sunday.
Choosing Between 'Pasará' and 'Sucederá'
Learners often confuse 'pasará' and 'sucederá' as they both refer to events. 'Pasará' is more common for general possibilities and the passage of time, while 'sucederá' often implies a more specific, perhaps consequential, future event.
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