suceder

Senses

1. 1.

   to happen, to occur

   An event takes place or comes to pass

2. 2.

   to succeed, to follow

   To come after someone or something in sequence or position

3. 3.

   to succeed (to)

   To take over someone's position, role, or title

Examples

• "O que sucedeu depois da reunião?"

  What happened after the meeting?

• "A primavera sucede o inverno."

  Spring follows winter.

• "O príncipe vai suceder o rei no trono."

  The prince will succeed the king on the throne.

Usage

Formal register, more common in written Portuguese. In the "happen" sense, often used in the question "O que sucedeu?" (What happened?). For succession to a position, typically use "suceder a alguém" or "suceder alguém" (to succeed someone). The related noun is "sucessor" (successor).