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quedar Present Conjugation

quedarto remain

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present of quedar is regular: quedo, quedas, queda, quedamos, quedáis, quedan.

quedar Present Forms

yoquedo
quedas
él/ella/ustedqueda
nosotrosquedamos
vosotrosquedáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to discuss current locations, meeting times, or how much of something is currently left.

Notes on quedar in the Present

Quedar is a standard -ar verb in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Me quedo en casa hoy porque estoy cansado.

    I'm staying at home today because I'm tired.

    yo

  • Mi oficina queda muy lejos de aquí.

    My office is located very far from here.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Cuántos huevos quedan?

    How many eggs are left?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing 'quedar' with 'quedarse'.

    Correct: Me quedo (I stay) vs Quedo (I meet/I am located).

    Why: While the conjugation is the same, adding the reflexive 'me' changes the meaning to 'staying put' vs 'meeting up'.

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