quedaré
/keh-dah-REH/
I will stay
The image illustrates "I will stay," showing someone remaining comfortably in a location.
quedaré(verb)
I will stay
?remaining in a location
,I will remain
?continuing in a state or place
I will be left
?referring to things left over
📝 In Action
Si llueve, me quedaré en casa esta noche.
A1If it rains, I will stay at home tonight.
Después de la fiesta, yo quedaré para ayudar a limpiar.
A2After the party, I will remain to help clean up.
💡 Grammar Points
Future Tense
This form ('quedaré') talks about actions that will definitely happen later. It's like saying 'I will...' in English.
Reflexive Use
Often, the version 'quedarse' is used when the subject is staying somewhere by choice (Me quedaré). When used without 'me,' it often means 'to be left over' or 'to result'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Prepositions
When talking about staying in a specific place, you usually need the preposition 'en' (in/at): 'Quedaré en el hotel' (I will stay in the hotel).
This image depicts the meaning "I will arrange (to meet)," showing two individuals confirming a plan.
quedaré(verb)
I will arrange (to meet)
?making plans
,I will meet
?having an appointment
I will agree
?coming to a decision
📝 In Action
Llamaré a María y quedaré con ella para el café mañana.
A2I will call Maria and I will arrange to meet her for coffee tomorrow.
Mañana quedaré con el jefe para discutir el proyecto.
B1Tomorrow I will meet with the boss to discuss the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Making Plans
This meaning often uses the preposition 'con' (with) to specify who you are meeting: 'quedaré con mis amigos' (I will meet with my friends).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Quedar' and 'Reunirse'
Mistake: "Using 'reuniré' for an informal, casual meeting."
Correction: Use 'quedaré' for casual meetups and dates. 'Reunirse' is better for formal group meetings.
This picture shows "I will look," illustrating the resulting appearance of a character.
quedaré(verb)
I will look
?describing appearance or result
,I will fit
?referring to clothing or size
I will end up
?final state after an action
📝 In Action
Si me pongo este vestido, quedaré elegante para la cena.
B1If I put on this dress, I will look elegant for the dinner.
Cuando termine la dieta, quedaré más delgado.
B2When I finish the diet, I will end up thinner.
💡 Grammar Points
Linking Verb
In this context, 'quedar' acts like the verb 'to be' (ser/estar), linking the subject (I) to an adjective that describes the resulting state (elegant, thin).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Adjectives
Always follow this meaning of 'quedar' with an adjective that agrees with the subject (e.g., 'quedaré cansado' if you are male, 'quedaré cansada' if you are female).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quedaré
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence correctly uses the meaning of 'quedaré' related to making plans?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'quedaré' the same as 'me quedaré'?
'Quedaré' (without 'me') often means 'I will arrange to meet' or 'I will be left over.' 'Me quedaré' (with 'me') is the reflexive form, which strongly emphasizes 'I will stay' or 'I will remain' in a location.
How do I know if 'quedaré' refers to staying or meeting?
Look at the words that follow it. If you see a preposition like 'con' (e.g., 'quedaré con Juan'), it means you are meeting someone. If you see 'en' (e.g., 'quedaré en la oficina'), it means you are staying there.