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quedar Imperfect Conjugation

quedarto remain

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect of quedar is regular: quedaba, quedabas, quedaba, quedábamos, quedabais, quedaban.

quedar Imperfect Forms

yoquedaba
quedabas
él/ella/ustedquedaba
nosotrosquedábamos
vosotrosquedabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect when describing a state of 'remaining' or 'staying' in the past without a specific end, or to describe where things used to be located.

Notes on quedar in the Imperfect

Quedar is fully regular in the imperfect. Remember that the 'yo' and 'él/ella' forms are identical.

Example Sentences

  • Solo quedaba un trozo de tarta en la nevera.

    Only one piece of cake remained in the fridge.

    él/ella/usted

  • Siempre quedábamos en el parque después de clase.

    We always used to meet in the park after class.

    nosotros

  • Me quedaba en casa cuando llovía.

    I used to stay at home when it rained.

    yo

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the nosotros form: quedabamos.

    Correct: quedábamos

    Why: All -ar verbs in the imperfect require a written accent on the 'a' in the nosotros form.

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