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How to Say "i remain" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori remainis quedoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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quedo

verbA1
having something left over
A child sitting still on a cushion, indicating they are staying put in a cozy room.

Examples

Yo siempre quedo en casa los domingos.

I always stay home on Sundays.

Después de pagar la cuenta, me quedo sin dinero.

After paying the bill, I remain without money (I have no money left).

Creo que este traje me quedo un poco grande.

I think this suit fits me a little big.

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).

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