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"Sure" is an adjective which is often translated as "seguro", and "succeed" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "tener éxito". Learn more about the difference between "sure" and "succeed" below.
sure(
shuhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (certain)
a. seguro
Are you sure that you want to eat another donut?¿Estás seguro de que quieras comer otra dona?
2. (confident)
a. seguro
Michael Jordan stepped onto the court, sure that he could beat Karl Malone.Michael Jordan entró a la cancha, seguro que podría vencer a Karl Malone.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (certainly)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (of course)
succeed(
suhk
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sid
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
You can't give up if you want to succeed in your career.No puedes abandonar si quieres tener éxito en tu carrera.
b. triunfar
You have to be intelligent to succeed in business.Tienes que ser inteligente para triunfar en los negocios.
2. (to work)
3. (to inherit)
a. heredar
When his father dies, he will succeed to the title of 12th earl.Cuando muera su padre, él heredará el título del XII conde.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to follow)
a. suceder a
He succeeded his father in the family business.Sucedió a su padre en la empresa familiar.
