Quedar: to stay, to be left, to meet
Pronunciation: keh-DAHR (stress the capital letters)
Quedar means “to stay, to be left, to meet” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to stay, to be left, to meet
- How to say it: keh-DAHR
- Present: yo quedo, tú quedas
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “quedar” means and how to use it
Quedar has many meanings: to be left over, to remain, to arrange to meet, to be located, and to fit or suit.
Other translations: to remain, to arrange to meet, to fit.
How to conjugate “quedar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | quedo | I |
| tú | quedas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | queda | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | quedamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | quedan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo quedé, él quedó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | quedado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Quedan dos manzanas.There are two apples left.
- Quedamos a las ocho en el café.We agreed to meet at eight at the café.
- Esa camisa te queda muy bien.That shirt looks great on you.
Usage tip
The reflexive quedarse means “to stay in a place”: me quedo en casa. “Quedar con” someone means to arrange to meet them, and “quedar bien” can describe clothes that suit you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to stay, to be left, to meet” in Spanish?
“to stay, to be left, to meet” in Spanish is “quedar.” It is pronounced keh-DAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “quedar”?
Say keh-DAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “quedar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “quedé” and “él” is “quedó.” The past participle is “quedado.”
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