Sucesivos (en. Successive)

/suθeˈsiβos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That occurs immediately after another thing.
The successive events had a great impact.
Los eventos sucesivos provocaron un gran impacto.
That follows or corresponds to an established order.
He made successive attempts until he succeeded.
Realizó sucesivos intentos hasta lograrlo.
Referring to different stages that occur one after another.
The successive temperature changes affect the climate.
Los sucesivos cambios de temperatura afectan el clima.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'successivus', which means 'that follows'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

successive steps
A series of steps that are carried out one after another.
sucesivos pasos
successive attempts
Various attempts made in that sequence.
sucesivos intentos
on successive days
During several consecutive days.
en sucesivos días

Related Words

succession
Act of following what precedes.
sucesión
successor
Person or thing that follows in time or space.
sucesor
successively
In a successive manner, one after another.
sucesivamente

Slang Meanings

Sequence of events
There have been successive failures in the project.
Ha habido sucesivos fracasos en el proyecto.
Chains of things that happen
The team had successive player changes.
El partido tuvo sucesivos cambios de jugadores.