quedas
/KAY-dahss/
you meet
When you make a plan to see someone, you meet.
quedas(verb)
you meet
?social arrangement (informal 'tú')
,you are meeting
?social arrangement (informal 'tú')
you arrange a date
?in dating context
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Speaker
The '-as' ending tells you the person speaking is addressing 'tú' (you, informal). So, 'quedas' always means 'you are doing the action'.
Using 'Con'
When 'quedar' means 'to meet up,' you almost always need the preposition 'con' (with): 'Quedo con Juan' (I meet with Juan).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Quedar' and 'Quedarse'
Mistake: "Using 'Te quedas con Juan' when you mean 'You are meeting Juan'."
Correction: 'Quedarse' means 'to stay' or 'to remain somewhere'. For arranging a meeting, use the non-reflexive 'quedar': 'Quedas con Juan'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Meeting vs. Staying
Think of 'quedar' (non-reflexive) as 'to set a place/time' and 'quedarse' (reflexive) as 'to stay put' or 'to keep something'.
If you decide not to leave, you remain.
quedas(verb)
you remain
?informal 'tú' form
,you are left (with)
?quantity remaining
you are situated
?location or result
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Location and Result
This meaning can be used to describe where something is located or the final result of a situation: 'Queda cerca de aquí' (It is located close to here).
When a piece of clothing looks good on you, it suits you.
quedas(verb)
it suits you
?describing clothing/appearance (often 'te queda')
,it fits you
?describing clothing/size (often 'te queda')
you look
?describing a resulting appearance
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Indirect Use for Clothing
When talking about clothes, 'quedar' often works like 'gustar'. The thing (e.g., the shirt) is the subject, and the person is the indirect object: 'La camisa te queda bien' (The shirt fits you well).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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'.