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quedarse Present Subjunctive Conjugation

quedarseto stay

A1pronominal (reflexive) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive changes the -a to -e: me quede, te quedes, se quede, nos quedemos, os quedéis, se queden.

quedarse Present Subjunctive Forms

yome quede
te quedes
él/ella/ustedse quede
nosotrosnos quedemos
vosotrosos quedéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse queden

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity (e.g., 'I want you to stay').

Notes on quedarse in the Present Subjunctive

Regular. The endings follow the standard -ar subjunctive pattern.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que te quedes en mi casa.

    I hope that you stay at my house.

  • Es necesario que nos quedemos unidos.

    It is necessary that we stay (remain) united.

    nosotros

  • No quiero que se queden tristes.

    I don't want them to stay (be) sad.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Espero que te quedas.

    Correct: Espero que te quedes.

    Why: After 'espero que', you must use the subjunctive, not the indicative.

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