quedamos
/keh-DAH-mos/
we meet
"Quedamos" means "we meet," often used when arranging a social encounter.
quedamos(verb)
we meet
?Arranging a social encounter
,we agree (to meet)
?Setting a time or place
we arrange
?Making plans
📝 In Action
¿A qué hora quedamos mañana?
A1What time shall we meet tomorrow?
Quedamos en el cine a las siete.
A2We'll meet at the movie theater at seven.
Quedamos en que yo pagaría la cena.
B1We agreed that I would pay for dinner.
💡 Grammar Points
Reciprocal Action
When used in this sense ('We meet'), the verb implies a mutual action. While the full structure is often 'Nos quedamos,' the simpler 'Quedamos' is very common when talking about meeting times.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Quedar' and 'Quedarse'
Mistake: "Using 'Nos quedamos a las siete' when you mean 'We meet at seven.'"
Correction: For 'We meet,' use 'Quedamos a las siete.' 'Nos quedamos' means 'We stay' (in a place).
⭐ Usage Tips
Setting Plans
Use 'quedamos' whenever you are proposing or confirming a meeting time or location with friends. It's the standard way to make social plans.
Use "quedamos" to express that "we remain" or are left over, like the last few cookies on a plate.
quedamos(verb)
we remain
?Referring to things or people left over
,we are left
?Result after a process
we end up
?Describing a final state or outcome
📝 In Action
Después de la venta, solo quedamos con cinco unidades.
A2After the sale, we only remain with five units.
Si no nos apuramos, quedamos atrás.
B1If we don't hurry, we will be left behind.
Después de la discusión, quedamos muy decepcionados.
B2After the discussion, we ended up very disappointed.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Results
This meaning often acts like the verb 'to become' or 'to end up' when followed by an adjective, describing the state you are left in: 'Quedamos satisfechos' (We ended up satisfied).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Numbers
Use 'quedamos' followed by a quantity to state how much you have left of something: 'Quedamos sin dinero' (We are left without money).
When used as "nos quedamos," "quedamos" translates to "we stay" or remain in a specific location.
quedamos(verb)
we stay
?Referring to remaining in a location (used as part of 'nos quedamos')
,we are staying
?Current action of remaining somewhere
we lodge
?Finding temporary accommodation
📝 In Action
(Nos) Quedamos en este hotel por tres noches.
A1We are staying in this hotel for three nights.
Es tarde, mejor nos quedamos aquí.
A1It's late, we'd better stay here.
Siempre nos quedamos callados durante la película.
B1We always remain quiet during the movie.
💡 Grammar Points
The Reflexive 'Nos'
When 'quedar' means 'to stay' in a place, it becomes the reflexive verb 'quedarse.' Therefore, the subject 'we' requires the pronoun 'nos' before 'quedamos': 'Nos quedamos en casa.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Reflexive Pronoun
Mistake: "'Quedamos en casa' (meaning 'We meet at home')."
Correction: If you mean 'We are staying home,' you MUST say 'Nos quedamos en casa.' (Otherwise, it means 'We arrange to meet at home.')
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Location
Use the full phrase 'nos quedamos' followed by 'en' (in/at) to talk about where you are lodging or spending time.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quedamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'We are staying home tonight'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'quedamos' the same in the present tense and the preterite (simple past) tense?
Yes! This is a tricky part of regular -ar verbs. 'Quedamos' means both 'we meet/stay' (present tense) AND 'we met/stayed' (preterite tense). You must use context or a time indicator (like 'ayer' for yesterday) to know which tense is meant.