Sucesor (en. Successor)

/suθeˈsoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
One who follows another person in a position or role.
The successor to the CEO was chosen by the board.
El sucesor del CEO fue elegido por el consejo.
A person who inherits the goods or rights of another.
The successor to the family fortune was his son.
El sucesor de la fortuna familiar fue su hijo.
Something that follows another in a series or sequence.
The successor to the current model is more efficient.
El sucesor del modelo actual es más eficiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'successor', which means 'the one who follows'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

successor to the throne
A person who has the right to occupy the throne after the king's death or abdication.
sucesor del trono
natural successor
A person who is considered the most suitable to succeed another in a specific function or role.
sucesor natural

Related Words

succession
Action of succeeding or being a successor.
sucesión
inheritance
Goods, rights, or titles that are transmitted to a person after the death of another.
herencia
legacy
What is left as an inheritance or passed on to future generations.
legado

Slang Meanings

The one who comes next
That guy is the successor, like the one who is next in line.
Ese tipo es el sucesor, como el que sigue en la fila.
The replacement
The successor in the group is much more talented.
El sucesor en el grupo es mucho más talentoso.