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How to Say "we stay" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “we stay” is “quedamos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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Referring to remaining in a location (used as part of 'nos quedamos')
Two people relaxing on a couch indoors while looking at rain falling outside, illustrating the choice to stay inside.

Examples

(Nos) Quedamos en este hotel por tres noches.

We are staying in this hotel for three nights.

Es tarde, mejor nos quedamos aquí.

It's late, we'd better stay here.

Siempre nos quedamos callados durante la película.

We always remain quiet during the movie.

The Reflexive 'Nos'

When 'quedar' means 'to stay' in a place, it becomes the reflexive verb 'quedarse.' Therefore, the subject 'we' requires the pronoun 'nos' before 'quedamos': 'Nos quedamos en casa.'

Missing the Reflexive Pronoun

Mistake: “'Quedamos en casa' (meaning 'We meet at home').”

Correction: If you mean 'We are staying home,' you MUST say 'Nos quedamos en casa.' (Otherwise, it means 'We arrange to meet at home.')

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