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How to Say "will occur" in Spanish

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Use 'pasará' for general future events or occurrences that are expected to happen without necessarily implying significant impact.

Examples

¿Qué pasará si no llegamos a tiempo?

What will happen if we don't arrive on time?

sucederá

soo-seh-deh-RAH/su.se.ðeˈɾa/

verbA2general
Use 'sucederá' when referring to a future situation or event that is unfolding, often with a sense of consequence or importance.
A bright rainbow arcs across a sky where dark rain clouds are moving off to the side, suggesting an imminent, positive event.

Examples

Nadie sabe qué sucederá si no firmamos el acuerdo.

Nobody knows what will happen if we don't sign the agreement.

El eclipse sucederá exactamente a las tres de la tarde.

The eclipse will occur exactly at three in the afternoon.

The Simple Future Tense

This ending (-erá) tells you that the action hasn't happened yet, and the subject is 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or the formal 'you' (usted). It's used for predictions and definite future plans.

Using 'ser' instead of 'suceder'

Mistake: “Muchos eventos serán.”

Correction: Muchos eventos sucederán. (Use 'suceder' or 'ocurrir' when talking about events taking place, not 'ser' which means 'to be'.)

Choosing between 'pasará' and 'sucederá'

Learners often confuse 'pasará' and 'sucederá' because both mean 'will happen'. Remember that 'pasará' is more common for everyday events, while 'sucederá' often hints at something more significant or a developing situation.

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