What is the Spanish word for "happen"?

Learn how to say "happen" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

happen

Spanish

pasar

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Alternative translations of "happen"

ocurrir
suceder
acontecer
surgir

Examples of how to use "happen" in Spanish

English
What will happen if we push this button?
Spanish
¿Qué pasará si pulsamos este botón?
English
Accidents happen when people rush.
Spanish
Los accidentes ocurren cuando la gente se apresura.
English
Something happened at school today.
Spanish
Algo pasó en la escuela hoy.
English
What is happening outside right now?
Spanish
¿Qué está pasando afuera ahora mismo?
English
Nothing has happened since yesterday.
Spanish
Nada ha pasado desde ayer.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "happen" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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