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Conjugation Chart of “Suceder” (to happen) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Suceder”

The presente de subjuntivo of suceder is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about events happening in the present or future, for example: Espero que te suceda algo bueno. (I hope something good happens to you.)

Suceder is a regular -er verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the regular pattern by dropping the -o infinitive ending and adding the corresponding subjunctive endings.

How to Use Suceder in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To happen or occur: for example, Espero que no suceda nada malo (I hope nothing bad happens).

To take place: for example, Aunque suceda una catástrofe, estaremos preparados (Even if a catastrophe takes place, we will be prepared).

To follow or come after: for example, Después de que suceda el eclipse, podremos ver las estrellas con más claridad (After the eclipse happens, we will be able to see the stars more clearly).

To happen by chance or unexpectedly: for example, Si sucediera que ganara la lotería, donaría la mitad a caridad (If it happened that I won the lottery, I would donate half to charity).

To result or derive from: for example, Cualquier cosa que suceda, será por tu propia culpa (Whatever happens, it will be your own fault).

To replace or take over (colloquial): for example, Si sucediera que me echaran del trabajo, tendría que buscar otro empleo (If I got fired from my job, I would have to look for another job).

Real Life Examples of Suceder in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que nada malo suceda durante tu viaje. (I hope nothing bad happens during your trip.)

Ojalá que el concierto suceda como está planeado. (I hope the concert happens as planned.)

Aunque no lo creas, es posible que suceda un milagro. (Even if you don’t believe it, it’s possible that a miracle could happen.)

Independientemente de lo que suceda, mantengamos la calma. (Regardless of what happens, let’s stay calm.)

Aunque no lo parezca, es posible que sucedan cosas buenas. (Even though it may not seem like it, good things could happen.)

A menos que algo extraordinario suceda, todo seguirá igual. (Unless something extraordinary happens, everything will remain the same.)

Quiero que mi boda suceda en una playa paradisíaca. (I want my wedding to happen on a paradise beach.)

Tal vez suceda un milagro y consigas ese trabajo. (Maybe a miracle will happen and you’ll get that job.)

Aunque no lo creas, puede que sucedan cosas increíbles. (Even if you don’t believe it, incredible things could happen.)

Ojalá que el estreno de la película suceda pronto. (I hope the movie premiere happens soon.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Suceder (to happen) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.