El sucesor
Example: El sucesor del rey gobernó el país durante veinte años.
Definition
"El sucesor" refers to the person who follows another in a specific role or position, especially in a historical or leadership context. For example, "El sucesor del rey" means the individual who takes over the king's duties and rules after him.
Etymology
The term "el sucesor" comes from the Latin word 'successor,' which means 'one who follows.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, retaining its meaning related to following or replacing someone in a role, especially in historical or official contexts.
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"El sucesor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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