succeeds

[/səkˈsiːdz/]

verb

consegue, tem sucesso, sucede

1. to achieve a desired aim or result

She succeeds in her career through hard work and dedication.

Ela consegue sucesso em sua carreira através do trabalho árduo e dedicação.

2. to take over a position or role from someone

He succeeds his father as CEO of the company.

Ele sucede seu pai como CEO da empresa.

3. to come after something in time or order

Winter succeeds autumn in the annual calendar.

O inverno sucede o outono no calendário anual.

NYC Slang

makes it, kills it, wins

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General Brazilian

consegue, tem sucesso

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

consegue, prospera

contemporary business usage

Portugal

consegue, sucede, prospera

formal and literary contexts prefer 'sucede'

succeed against all odds

succeed in one's endeavors

nothing succeeds like success

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