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How to Say "they remain" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “they remain” is “queden” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbA2
subjunctive: expressing desire/doubt about things being left
Three small, brightly colored toy blocks are sitting stationary on a wooden shelf in a quiet room, suggesting they have been left there.

Examples

Espero que no queden dudas sobre el plan.

I hope that no doubts remain about the plan.

Que queden solo los que tienen entrada.

Let only those who have tickets remain.

No creo que queden más boletos.

I don't think there are any more tickets left.

Subjunctive Trigger

"Queden" is the special verb form used when you express doubt, desire, or emotion about whether things are left or remain: 'Dudo que queden' (I doubt they remain).

Using the wrong mood for uncertainty

Mistake: “No creo que quedan entradas.”

Correction: No creo que queden entradas. (When expressing doubt or disbelief, Spanish requires the subjunctive form 'queden'.)

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