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A group of friends sitting comfortably on a park bench under a large tree, showing they are staying in that spot.

quedarán

keh-dah-RAHN

verbA2regular ar
they/you all will stay?remaining in a specific location
Also:there will be left?referring to things remaining after others are gone

Quick Reference

gerundquedando
past Participlequedado
infinitivequedar

📝 In Action

Ellos se quedarán en el hotel hasta el lunes.

A2

They will stay in the hotel until Monday.

Solo quedarán unas pocas galletas después de la fiesta.

A2

Only a few cookies will be left after the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • permanecerán (they will remain)
  • sobrarán (they will be left over)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • se quedarán boquiabiertos – they will be left speechless
  • quedarán en nada – they will come to nothing

💡 Grammar Points

Making Plans for 'They'

Use 'quedarán' when talking about a group of people who will agree to meet somewhere in the future.

❌ Common Pitfalls

People vs. Things

Mistake: "Using 'quedarán' without 'se' when talking about people staying."

Correction: Say 'Ellos se quedarán' (They will stay) instead of just 'Ellos quedarán,' which sounds like they are being left behind like objects.

⭐ Usage Tips

How it fits

You can also use 'quedarán' to say how clothes will fit someone: 'Esos pantalones te quedarán bien' (Those pants will fit you well).

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaran
yoquedara
túquedaras
vosotrosquedarais
nosotrosquedáramos
él/ella/ustedquedara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesqueden
yoquede
túquedes
vosotrosquedéis
nosotrosquedemos
él/ella/ustedquede

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaron
yoquedé
túquedaste
vosotrosquedasteis
nosotrosquedamos
él/ella/ustedquedó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaban
yoquedaba
túquedabas
vosotrosquedabais
nosotrosquedábamos
él/ella/ustedquedaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesquedan
yoquedo
túquedas
vosotrosquedáis
nosotrosquedamos
él/ella/ustedqueda
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: quedarán

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'They will stay here'?

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Word Family

quedarse(to stay/remain) - verb
quedada(a get-together/meeting) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'quedarán' and 'se quedarán'?

Generally, 'quedarán' on its own often refers to things being left over (e.g., 'Three apples will remain'), while 'se quedarán' refers to people staying in a place (e.g., 'They will stay home').