quedaste
/keh-DAH-steh/
you remained
Even when everyone else left, you remained inside the warm house.
quedaste(Verb (Conjugated))
you remained
?to stay in a place
,you were left
?referring to leftover things or money
you stayed
?remaining in a location (often used reflexively as 'te quedaste')
📝 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.)
💡 Grammar Points
The Simple Past ('Preterite')
'Quedaste' describes a completed action that happened at a specific point in the past: 'You remained' or 'You were left.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Quedaste vs. Te Quedaste
Mistake: "¿Quedaste en la casa?"
Correction: The action of physically staying somewhere usually requires the reflexive form: '¿Te quedaste en la casa?' (Did you stay at the house?). 'Quedaste' alone is often used for arrangements or results.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about leftovers
Use 'quedar' to ask about things or amounts that are left over: '¿Te quedaste suficiente gasolina?' (Did you have enough gas left?)
Before heading home, you arranged to meet at the market the next day.
quedaste(Verb (Conjugated))
you arranged (to meet)
?setting an appointment or date
you agreed
?reaching a consensus
📝 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?
⭐ Usage Tips
Planning in the Past
Use 'quedaste' when describing a past meeting that was set up, like a date or a business appointment. It focuses on the action of making the plan.
After hours of effort, the project you turned out was magnificent.
quedaste(Verb (Conjugated))
you turned out
?describing the result or appearance
you looked
?describing appearance after an event
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
Quedar + Adjective
When 'quedar' is followed by a description (an adjective), it means 'to turn out' or 'to result.' It describes the final state.
✏️ 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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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).