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quede

KAY-dayˈkeðe

“quede” means “stays / remains” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

stays / remainsA2Verb

Subjunctive use, expressing possibility or wish

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fitsB1Verb

Referring to clothing size/style

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stays / remains, stay / remainAlso: is left over, may be situated

VerbA2regular ar
A single, small, smooth gray pebble resting securely on a large, flat mossy rock, symbolizing permanence.
infinitivequedar
gerundquedando
past Participlequedado

📝 In Action

Espero que no quede nadie en la calle con este frío.

A2

I hope nobody stays (is left) out in the street with this cold.

Usted, quede aquí mientras revisamos el coche.

A2

You (formal), stay here while we check the car.

No creo que quede tiempo para postre.

B1

I don't think there is (remains) time for dessert.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • permanezca ((that he/she) remains)
  • deténgase (stop (formal command))

Common Collocations

  • que no quede rastro – that no trace remains
  • para que quede claro – so that it is clear

fits, is arranged / is setAlso: looks

VerbB1regular ar
A pair of feet wearing shiny, perfectly fitted red boots standing on a clean wooden floor, showing a perfect fit.
infinitivequedar
gerundquedando
past Participlequedado

📝 In Action

Dudo que esta chaqueta me quede bien.

B1

I doubt this jacket fits me well.

Aunque la luz no le quede bien, él es feliz.

B2

Even though the lighting doesn't look good on him, he is happy.

Sugiero que la hora de la cita quede para las tres.

B1

I suggest that the time for the appointment be set for three o'clock.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sugiero (I suggest)
  • combine ((that it) suits)

Common Collocations

  • que le quede grande – that it be too big for him/her
  • que quede fijo – that it be established

Indicative

Present

yoquedo
túquedas
él/ella/ustedqueda
nosotrosquedamos
vosotrosquedáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedan

Imperfect

yoquedaba
túquedabas
él/ella/ustedquedaba
nosotrosquedábamos
vosotrosquedabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaban

Preterite

yoquedé
túquedaste
él/ella/ustedquedó
nosotrosquedamos
vosotrosquedasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoquede
túquedas
él/ella/ustedquede
nosotrosquedemos
vosotrosquedéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesqueden

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoquedara/quedase
túquedaras/quedases
él/ella/ustedquedara/quedase
nosotrosquedáramos/quedásemos
vosotrosquedarais/quedaseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesquedaran/quedasen
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Words that translate to "quede" in Spanish:

fitsi arrangedi decidedi lookedlooks

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Quick Quiz: quede

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'quede' as a formal command?

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👥 Word Family
quedar(to stay, to remain) — Verb
quedada(a casual meeting/get-together) — Noun
quedarse(to stay (reflexive)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes
ustedpuede
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *quietare*, meaning 'to rest' or 'to quiet.' This evolved into the idea of 'remaining quiet' in one place, which is why *quedar* means 'to stay' or 'to remain.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: quedar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'quede' and 'queda'?

'Queda' is a statement of fact in the present tense (He/She/It remains or fits: 'Él queda aquí'). 'Quede' is used for wishes, doubts, commands, and suggestions (I hope he stays: 'Espero que quede aquí').

When does 'quedar' mean 'to arrange a meeting'?

When the base verb *quedar* is used with plural subjects, it often means 'to agree to meet' or 'to arrange to meet.' For example: 'Quedaron en verse mañana' (They arranged to see each other tomorrow).