quedaste
“quedaste” means “you remained” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Después de la fiesta, ¿cuánto pastel te quedaste?
A1After the party, how much cake did you have left?
Dijiste que te quedaste en casa toda la noche.
A2You said that you stayed at home all night. (Note: This often implies 'te quedaste' but 'quedaste' can be used regionally or informally.)
📝 In Action
Ayer quedaste con tu jefe para hablar de la promoción.
A2Yesterday you arranged to meet with your boss to talk about the promotion.
¿Con quién quedaste para ir al cine el sábado pasado?
A2Who did you arrange to go to the movies with last Saturday?
📝 In Action
Después de la carrera, quedaste exhausto, pero feliz.
B1After the race, you turned out exhausted, but happy.
Con ese nuevo corte de pelo, ¡quedaste increíble!
B1With that new haircut, you looked incredible!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: quedaste
Question 1 of 1
Which meaning of 'quedaste' is used in the sentence: '¿Con quién quedaste para cenar anoche?'
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'quedar' comes from the Latin verb *quietare*, meaning 'to keep quiet' or 'to calm down.' This evolved in Spanish to mean 'to stop moving,' which eventually led to the modern meanings of 'to stay' or 'to be left over.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'quedaste' and 'te quedaste'?
'Quedaste' is the simple verb form. It often means 'you arranged' or 'you were left.' 'Te quedaste' uses the extra pronoun 'te' (the reflexive form) and almost always means 'you stayed' or 'you remained' somewhere, emphasizing the person's action of staying put.
Is 'quedaste' formal or informal?
'Quedaste' is the 'tú' form, which is used when speaking informally to a single person (like a friend, family member, or colleague). If you were speaking formally to someone, you would use 'quedó' (usted form).