quédense
KAY-den-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Por favor, quédense aquí hasta que yo regrese.
A2Please, stay here until I return.
No se vayan todavía, quédense un rato más.
B1Don't leave yet, stay a little longer.
Si les gusta el libro, quédense con él.
B2If you like the book, keep it (remain with it).
💡 Grammar Points
A Command for 'You All'
This word is a strong command telling a group of people ('ustedes') to perform the action of staying or remaining.
Reflexive Pronoun Attached
Since the base verb 'quedarse' is reflexive (it uses 'se'), the pronoun 'se' must be attached to the end of the command form. This changes 'queden' into 'quédense'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent Mark
Mistake: "Quedense"
Correction: Quédense. When you attach two or more syllables (like '-se' here), Spanish requires an accent mark to maintain the original stress on the third-to-last syllable ('que-DEN-se' becomes 'QUE-den-se').
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Although 'ustedes' can be used informally in Latin America, this form is always polite and respectful when addressing a group, compared to the less common 'quedaos' (vosotros command).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: quédense
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking to your two friends, María and Luis, and you want them to remain seated, which command would you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'quédense' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is necessary because the original stress of the verb form 'queden' is on the first syllable ('QUE-den'). When you attach the pronoun 'se,' the word becomes longer, and the accent is needed to force the stress to remain on the original syllable, preventing the word from being pronounced 'que-DEN-se'.
Can I use 'quédense' when talking to one person?
No. 'Quédense' is strictly a command for multiple people ('ustedes'). If you are talking to one person, you must use 'quédese' (formal) or 'quédate' (informal).