quedan
“quedan” means “are left” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
are left, remainAlso: there are
📝 In Action
Solo quedan tres galletas en el plato.
A1Only three cookies are left on the plate.
Después de la liquidación, quedan pocos productos.
A2After the sale, few products remain.
Nos quedan dos horas para terminar el trabajo.
A2We have two hours left to finish the job. (Literally: Two hours remain to us...)
Word Connections
are located, are situatedAlso: are
📝 In Action
Los monumentos más antiguos quedan en el centro histórico.
A2The oldest monuments are located in the historic center.
¿Dónde quedan los baños?
A1Where are the restrooms located?
Quedan a solo dos cuadras de aquí.
A2They are situated just two blocks from here.
Word Connections
fit, look, suit
📝 In Action
Las botas no les quedan bien, son muy estrechas.
B1The boots don't fit them well, they are too tight.
Estos colores siempre quedan fantásticos con tu tono de piel.
B1These colors always look fantastic with your skin tone.
Los nuevos uniformes les quedan un poco grandes.
B2The new uniforms are a little big on them.
Word Connections
arrange to meet, make a dateAlso: agree (on a time)
📝 In Action
Siempre quedan para cenar los viernes por la noche.
B1They always arrange to meet for dinner on Friday nights.
¿A qué hora quedan? Necesito saberlo.
B1What time are they meeting? I need to know.
Después de la reunión, quedan en enviar un correo electrónico.
B2After the meeting, they agree to send an email.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: quedan
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'quedan' to talk about a location?
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📚 Etymology
The verb *quedar* comes from the Latin verb *quietare*, which originally meant 'to quiet down' or 'to settle.' This root explains the modern meanings of 'to stay still' (to remain) and 'to be settled' (to be located).
First recorded: Around the 13th century (in Old Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'quedan' and 'están' when talking about location?
Both can talk about location. 'Están' (from *estar*) is generally used for temporary states or for location when you need to emphasize the current state. 'Quedan' often refers to the permanent or designated location of something (like a building or landmark). In many cases, especially when asking directions, they are interchangeable.
Since 'quedan' is a conjugated form, how do I use the base verb *quedar*?
*Quedar* is the infinitive (the 'to...' form). You would use *quedar* after other verbs, or change the ending to match who is doing the action. For example: 'Queremos *quedar* en el parque' (We want *to meet* in the park).