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    Sucede (en. It happens)

    /suˈθeðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To occur or take place an event or situation.
    An accident happened on the road yesterday.
    Ayer sucedió un accidente en la carretera.
    To be the result of something prior.
    What happens after the rain is the growth of plants.
    Lo que sucede después de la lluvia es el crecimiento de las plantas.
    To be situated in a place temporarily.
    What happens in that room is a mystery.
    Lo que sucede en esa sala es un misterio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sucedere', which means 'to come under' or 'to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what happens, happens
    It is used to express that things occur without our control.
    lo que sucede, sucede
    it happens that
    A way to introduce the reason why something happens.
    sucede que
    nothing happens
    It means that nothing of importance is happening.
    no sucede nada

    Related Words

    occur
    To pass or happen something.
    ocurrir
    happen
    To arise an event or situation.
    acontecer

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in the sense that something unexpected occurs.
    Did you see what’s happening on the street? It’s crazy.
    ¿Viste lo que sucede en la calle? Es una locura.
    It can refer to a noteworthy or interesting event.
    The concert was amazing; things like that happen every once in a while.
    El concierto fue increíble, suceden cosas así una vez cada tanto.