quédese
“quédese” means “Stay” in Spanish (as a polite, formal command).
Stay, Remain
Also: Keep (it)
📝 In Action
Señor López, por favor, quédese aquí hasta que vuelva el doctor.
A1Mr. Lopez, please, stay here until the doctor returns.
No se preocupe por el cambio, quédese con él.
A2Don't worry about the change, keep it (remain with it).
Si quiere, quédese a cenar con nosotros.
A1If you want, stay and have dinner with us.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: quédese
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best captures the tone and meaning of 'Quédese tranquilo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The base verb, 'quedar,' comes from the Latin word 'quietare,' meaning 'to quiet,' 'to rest,' or 'to settle.' Over time, 'quedarse' developed the meaning of 'settling down' or 'remaining in a place.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century (base verb 'quedar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'quédese' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is needed because 'quédese' is a command with the pronoun 'se' attached. The mark ensures that the stress stays on the first syllable (KAY-deh-seh), just like the base command 'quede' would be stressed.
What is the difference between 'quédese' and 'viva'?
'Quédese' means 'Stay' or 'Remain' (a command to not move or leave). 'Viva' is the command form of 'vivir' (to live), meaning 'Live!' or 'Long live!'