quedando
/keh-DAHN-doh/
staying
Quedando (staying): The dog is staying right where it is.
quedando(Verb Form)
staying
?remaining in a place
,remaining
?as in 'what is left'
being left
?of objects or time
📝 In Action
Ella está quedando en casa porque llueve.
A1She is staying home because it is raining.
Solo están quedando tres manzanas en la cesta.
A2Only three apples are remaining in the basket.
💡 Grammar Points
Continuous Action
"Quedando" is the '-ing' form (the gerund). It is usually combined with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action that is happening right now, like 'is staying' or 'is remaining'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Ser' and 'Estar'
Mistake: "Using 'ser' instead of 'estar' (e.g., 'Es quedando')."
Correction: Always use 'estar' with 'quedando' to describe an ongoing action: 'Está quedando'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Leftovers
This form is perfect for talking about things that are left over or remaining after an event, like food, money, or tickets.
Quedando (meeting up): The friends are meeting up for a planned outing.
quedando(Verb Form)
meeting up
?making plans to meet
,seeing (someone)
?dating or spending time with someone
arranging
?setting a time/place
📝 In Action
Están quedando para tomar un café mañana.
A2They are meeting up (arranging to meet) for coffee tomorrow.
Nos estamos quedando mucho en el parque últimamente.
B1We are spending a lot of time (meeting up) in the park lately.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'With' Connection
When talking about meeting people, 'quedando' is almost always followed by 'con' (with): 'quedando con Marta'.
Reflexive Use
When used to mean 'staying put' or 'making arrangements,' the reflexive form 'quedándose' (or 'me quedando,' 'te quedando') is very common.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Plans
Use 'quedando' to describe the ongoing process of dating someone or repeatedly meeting up. It implies a voluntary, organized social interaction.
Quedando (turning out): The finished cake turned out beautifully.
quedando(Verb Form)
turning out
?as in the result of a process
,looking
?describing appearance or fit
fitting
?how clothing looks or fits
📝 In Action
La pared está quedando del color que queríamos.
B1The wall is turning out the color we wanted.
Este vestido te está quedando muy bien.
B2This dress is fitting you very well / is looking very good on you.
💡 Grammar Points
Focus on Change
When 'quedando' is used this way, it emphasizes the continuous process of change, not just the final result (which would use 'quedado').
Always Needs an Adjective
This meaning usually requires an adjective to describe the outcome: 'quedando bonito', 'quedando mal', etc.
⭐ Usage Tips
Home Improvement Talk
If you are describing a renovation, a craft project, or a meal being cooked, use this form to comment on how well the work is progressing.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quedando
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence best uses 'quedando' in the sense of 'turning out'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'quedando' the same as 'estando'?
No. Both can be used with 'estar' to talk about a temporary state, but 'estando' only means 'being' or 'in the process of being,' while 'quedando' always implies staying, remaining, or resulting in something.
When do I need to add 'se' to 'quedando'?
You need 'se' (or 'me,' 'te,' 'nos,' etc.) when the action is reflexive, meaning it affects the subject. This often happens when you mean 'staying put' (e.g., 'me estoy quedando en casa') or when describing a feeling that results from an action (e.g., 'se está quedando dormido' - he is falling asleep).