What is the Spanish word for "successor"?

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

English

successor

Spanish

sucesor

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Alternative translations of "successor"

heredero
continuador
reemplazo
substituto

Examples of how to use "successor" in Spanish

English
Who will be the company's new successor?
Spanish
¿Quién será el nuevo sucesor de la empresa?
English
The CEO announced his successor today.
Spanish
El director ejecutivo anunció a su sucesor hoy.
English
She will be the successor to him.
Spanish
Ella será su sucesora.
English
They welcomed the successor at the meeting.
Spanish
Dieron la bienvenida a la sucesora en la reunión.
English
Who is the successor to this position?
Spanish
¿Quién es el sucesor de este puesto?

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