Translation of Spanish word "quedar" to English
quedar
/keˈðaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
How to use
In formal or business settings, 'quedar' is often used to indicate a scheduled meeting or appointment, e.g. 'Quedaré con usted a las 2 pm.' (I'll meet with you at 2 pm.). However, in informal contexts, it's common to use 'quedar' to refer to a casual gathering or hangout, e.g. 'Quedamos a tomar un café.' (Let's grab a coffee.). One common learner mistake is to confuse 'quedar' with 'permanecer', which implies a longer or more permanent stay, e.g. 'Me quedé en la ciudad durante una semana.' (I stayed in the city for a week.).
🇬🇧 English
to stay, to remain, to meet
Example
Nos quedamos en Hawaii por una semana. Sólo puedo quedarme una hora.
We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay one hour.
Use guantes para que sus manos se mantengan calientes.
Wear gloves to keep your hands warm.
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Common phrases
- quedar en la ciudad— to stay in the city
- quedar con alguien— to meet with someone
- quedar en un lugar— to stay in a place
- quedar por un rato— to stay for a while
- quedar con amigos— to meet with friends
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "quedar"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he quedado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #63 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "quedar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "quedar" means "to stay, to remain, to meet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Quedamos en vernos a las seis." (which translates as "We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay one hour.").
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