quedarte
“quedarte” means “to stay (you, tú)” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to stay (you, tú), to remain (you, tú)
Also: for you to stay
📝 In Action
Necesitas quedarte en casa hoy.
A1You need to stay home today.
¿Podrías quedarte un rato más?
A2Could you stay a little longer?
Si no tienes dónde ir, lo mejor es quedarte aquí.
B1If you don't have anywhere to go, the best thing is for you to remain here.
to keep (you, tú), to take (for yourself)
Also: to hold on to
📝 In Action
Si te gusta el libro, puedes quedarte con él.
B1If you like the book, you can keep it.
No vamos a usar este dinero; puedes quedarte con el cambio.
B2We aren't going to use this money; you can keep the change.
to end up (you, tú), to be left (you, tú)
Also: to become
📝 In Action
Si no estudias, vas a quedarte sin trabajo.
B2If you don't study, you are going to be left without a job.
Después de la película, pude quedarte pensativo.
C1After the movie, I could see you were left thoughtful (you ended up thoughtful).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "quedarte" in Spanish:
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'quedarte' in the sense of 'to keep'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'quedar' comes from the Latin word 'quietare,' meaning 'to settle' or 'to calm down.' When the reflexive pronoun 'se' (or in this case, 'te') was added, the meaning shifted from 'to settle (something)' to 'to settle oneself' or 'to remain in a settled place/state.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'quedar' and 'quedarse'?
'Quedar' (without the pronoun) usually means 'to arrange a meeting' ('quedamos a las 5') or 'to be located.' 'Quedarse' (with the pronoun) means 'to stay in one place' or 'to keep something for yourself.'
Why is 'te' attached to the end of the verb?
'Te' is attached to the end because 'quedarte' is the base form (the infinitive). In Spanish, when you use a reflexive verb in the infinitive, you always attach the pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) directly to the end.