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quedar means to stay / to remain / to meet — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 19, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

quedar

verb • /[keh-DAR]/

to stay / to remain / to meet

Example:

Quedamos en la plaza a las cinco.

We meet at the square at five.

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🧠 What does quedar mean?

Quedar is a versatile Spanish verb with a few core meanings, making it essential for any learner. Its primary uses revolve around: (1) staying or remaining in a place, (2) meeting up with someone, and (3) having something left over. It can also be used to express how something looks on someone (like clothing), or to agree on something. Mastering 'quedar' will significantly enhance your conversational fluency.

📚 Extra examples

  • Me quedo en casa esta noche.
    I'm staying home tonight.
  • ¿Quedamos para cenar mañana?
    Shall we meet for dinner tomorrow?
  • Nos queda un poco de pastel.
    We have a little cake left.
  • Ese vestido te queda muy bien.
    That dress looks very good on you.
  • Quedamos en que nos vemos el sábado.
    We agreed to meet on Saturday.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to stay / to remain / to meet' in Spanish?
The Spanish verb 'quedar' covers all these meanings.
How do you pronounce 'quedar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced keh-DAHR, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'quedar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Me quedo en casa' (I'm staying home), 'Quedamos a las ocho' (We're meeting at eight), 'Me queda un euro' (I have one euro left).
What is the English translation of 'quedar'?
It can be translated as 'to stay,' 'to remain,' 'to meet,' 'to be left over,' or 'to suit' depending on the context.
Does 'quedar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all Spanish verbs, it conjugates depending on the subject. For example: 'yo quedo' (I stay), 'tú quedas' (you stay), 'él/ella/usted queda' (he/she/you formal stay), 'nosotros/nosotras quedamos' (we stay), 'vosotros/vosotras quedáis' (you plural stay), 'ellos/ellas/ustedes quedan' (they/you plural formal stay).
Is 'quedar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it's a very common and useful verb.
Does 'quedar' have slang or double meanings?
Not particularly. Its meanings are usually quite straightforward.
Is 'quedar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While generally the same, there can be subtle regional variations in usage, especially in colloquial expressions.
How do you conjugate 'quedar' in Spanish?
Present Tense: Yo quedo Tú quedas Él/ella/usted queda Nosotros/as quedamos Vosotros/as quedáis Ellos/ellas/ustedes quedan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "quedar"

Synonyms: permanecer, quedarse, encontrarse, restar, sobrar, sentar bien
Opposites: ir, irse, marcharse

💡 Did You Know?

The reflexive form, 'quedarse,' often emphasizes the act of staying or remaining somewhere.

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