quedo
/KAY-doh/
I stay
When you say "quedo" (I stay), you are describing remaining in a location.
quedo(verb)
I stay
?remaining in a place
,I remain
?having something left over
,I fit
?clothing or items
I meet
?arranging to see someone (used with 'en')
📝 In Action
Yo siempre quedo en casa los domingos.
A1I always stay home on Sundays.
Después de pagar la cuenta, me quedo sin dinero.
A2After paying the bill, I remain without money (I have no money left).
Creo que este traje me quedo un poco grande.
B1I think this suit fits me a little big.
💡 Grammar Points
When to Use the Reflexive Form
Using 'quedarse' (me quedo) instead of 'quedar' (quedo) often means the action is focused on yourself or signals a change in location or state: 'Me quedo aquí' (I stay here).
⭐ Usage Tips
Versatile Verb
Think of 'quedo' (from quedar) as covering three main ideas: 1. Location ('I stay'), 2. Result ('I end up'), and 3. Clothes ('I fit').
As an adjective, "quedo" means still or motionless, like the surface of a calm pond.
📝 In Action
La casa estaba en un silencio quedo, solo se oía el viento.
C1The house was in a quiet stillness; only the wind could be heard.
El niño se mantuvo quedo para no despertar a su madre.
C2The boy kept still so as not to wake his mother.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quedo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'quedo' correctly in its most common meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'quedo' different from 'quedarse'?
Both come from the verb 'quedar,' but 'quedarse' (the reflexive form, using 'me,' 'te,' etc.) usually emphasizes the voluntary choice to stay somewhere ('Me quedo aquí' - I am staying here). 'Quedar' (without 'se') often refers to a location ('La tienda queda allí' - The store is located there) or a result ('No queda pan' - No bread is left).