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Conjugation Chart of “Suceder” (to happen/to succeed) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Suceder”

The Present Tense of suceder is used to describe events that are happening now or that happen regularly. While it’s commonly used as an impersonal verb meaning “to happen” (third person only), it can also mean “to succeed/follow” someone or something, allowing all conjugations. For example, Sucede que no tengo dinero. (It happens that I don’t have money.)

Suceder is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Suceder in the Present Tense

Suceder generally means “to happen” or “to occur”, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To happen/occur: This is the most common meaning, used impersonally in the third person. For example, Sucede que no tengo dinero. (It happens that I don’t have money.)

To follow/succeed: It can also mean “to follow” or “to succeed” someone or something. For example, Él sucede a su padre como jefe de la empresa. (He succeeds his father as head of the company.)

Colloquial/Slang usage: In some informal contexts, it can be used to express surprise or disbelief. For example, ¿Sucede que no me crees? (You don’t believe me?) It can also be used to express annoyance or frustration, like Sucede que no me haces caso. (It happens that you don’t listen to me.)

Real Life Examples of Suceder in the Present Tense

Cada mañana, sucede lo mismo: me despierto tarde. (Every morning, the same thing happens: I wake up late.)

Cuando suceden cosas inesperadas, es importante mantener la calma. (When unexpected things happen, it’s important to stay calm.)

¿Qué sucede si llego tarde a la reunión? (What happens if I’m late for the meeting?)

En esta novela, suceden muchos eventos dramáticos. (In this novel, many dramatic events occur.)

Siempre que voy al cine, sucede algo gracioso. (Whenever I go to the movies, something funny happens.)

Los accidentes automovilísticos suceden con demasiada frecuencia. (Car accidents happen too often.)

¿Qué sucede si no pago la factura a tiempo? (What happens if I don’t pay the bill on time?)

En la vida, suceden cosas buenas y malas. (In life, good and bad things happen.)

Cuando sucede un desastre natural, es importante estar preparado. (When a natural disaster occurs, it’s important to be prepared.)

¿Por qué sucede esto siempre? (Why does this always happen?)

En las películas de terror, suceden cosas espeluznantes. (In horror movies, creepy things happen.)

Cuando sucede algo inesperado, hay que adaptarse rápidamente. (When something unexpected happens, you have to adapt quickly.)

¿Qué sucede si pierdo mi pasaporte? (What happens if I lose my passport?)

En la vida laboral, suceden muchos cambios. (In work life, many changes happen.)

Cuando sucede un milagro, es algo maravilloso. (When a miracle happens, it’s something wonderful.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Suceder (to happen/to succeed) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.