quedas
“quedas” means “you meet” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
you meet, you are meeting
Also: you arrange a date
📝 In Action
¿Con quién quedas después del trabajo?
A2Who are you meeting after work?
Si quedas con ella tan tarde, ¿a qué hora vuelves?
B1If you are meeting up with her so late, what time are you coming back?
you remain, you are left (with)
Also: you are situated
📝 In Action
Si gastas todo, ¿cuánto dinero te quedas para el alquiler?
A2If you spend everything, how much money are you left with for the rent?
¿Dónde quedas cuando vas a la montaña?
B1Where do you end up/find yourself when you go to the mountain?
it suits you, it fits you
Also: you look
📝 In Action
¿Cómo quedas si te pones ese sombrero?
B1How do you look if you put on that hat?
Si te pruebas la talla pequeña, ¿cómo te queda?
A2If you try on the small size, how does it fit you?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: quedas
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'quedas' is used in the sentence: '¿Qué haces si solo te quedan diez euros?'
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'quedar' comes from the Latin verb *quietare*, meaning 'to quiet' or 'to rest'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to stop moving' or 'to remain in a place,' which led to its modern meanings of 'to stay' and 'to be left over.' The social meaning ('to meet') is a more recent extension of 'to arrange to be in a place.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'quedas' and 'te quedas'?
'Quedas' is the simple verb form (you meet, you remain). 'Te quedas' uses the reflexive form 'quedarse' (you stay, you keep for yourself). The reflexivity changes the meaning from arranging a location to physically remaining in one spot or keeping an item.
Is 'quedas' formal or informal?
'Quedas' is the 'tú' form, which is always informal. If you were speaking formally to someone you call 'usted', you would use the form 'queda'.