quedaría
/keh-dah-REE-ah/
would look
This meaning refers to how something 'would look' or suit someone's appearance.
quedaría(verb)
would look
?Appearance or suitability
,would suit
?Clothing or style
would fit
?Size/shape
📝 In Action
Este corte de pelo te quedaría genial.
B1This haircut would look great on you.
Yo no me pondría eso; quedaría demasiado formal.
B2I wouldn't wear that; it would look too formal.
Si lo moviera un poco, ¿quedaría bien aquí?
B1If I moved it a bit, would it fit well here?
💡 Grammar Points
Conditional Tense Use
This word uses the 'conditional' tense (like 'would' in English) to talk about what would happen or how something would look under certain conditions.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the 'would' forms
Mistake: "Using 'se vería' (it would see itself) instead of 'quedaría' when talking about clothing or appearance."
Correction: 'Quedaría' is the natural verb for how something looks or suits someone. Example: 'La camisa quedaría perfecta' (The shirt would look perfect).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'si' clauses
This form often follows a condition started by 'si' (if), describing the result: 'Si lo compraras, te quedaría genial' (If you bought it, it would look great on you).
This meaning refers to where something 'would be located' or positioned.
quedaría(verb)
would be located
?Position or place
,would remain
?To be left over
would end up
?Resulting state
📝 In Action
Si nos mudamos, ¿dónde quedaría la nueva oficina?
A2If we move, where would the new office be located?
Si vendiéramos esto, ¿cuánto dinero nos quedaría?
B1If we sold this, how much money would be left for us?
Pensé que quedaría más café, pero ya no hay.
B2I thought more coffee would remain, but there is none left.
💡 Grammar Points
Quedar vs. Estar (Location)
While 'estar' means 'to be,' 'quedar' is often preferred when asking or stating the fixed location of buildings, cities, or places. In the conditional, 'quedaría' asks about the hypothetical location.
This meaning refers to making arrangements or agreeing to meet.
quedaría(verb)
would agree to meet
?Making arrangements
would arrange
?Scheduling
,would decide
?Coming to a conclusion (quedar en)
📝 In Action
Yo quedaría para cenar, pero tengo que trabajar.
B2I would arrange to meet for dinner, but I have to work.
Si pudiéramos, quedaríamos en vernos mañana.
C1If we could, we would arrange to see each other tomorrow.
Él dijo que quedaría en silencio para no molestar.
B2He said he would remain in silence so as not to bother (anyone).
💡 Grammar Points
Quedar con
To talk about arranging a meeting with someone, you use 'quedar con' followed by the person: 'quedar con Marta' (to meet with Marta).
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Suggestions
Using 'quedaría' is a polite way to suggest an arrangement, especially when giving an excuse for why you can't do it now (e.g., 'I would, but...').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quedaría
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'quedaría' to talk about a hypothetical location?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'quedaría' mean both 'I would' and 'he/she/it/you formal would'?
In Spanish, the conditional tense uses the exact same form for 'yo' (I) and 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/it/you formal). You usually rely on the subject pronoun or the context to know who is doing the action.
Is 'quedaría' used for polite requests, like 'I would like'?
Yes, the conditional tense is perfect for politeness. While 'quedaría' itself means 'would remain' or 'would look,' the tense is fundamental for being polite, such as when you say 'Me gustaría' (I would like).