How to Say "you stay" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you stay” is “quedes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Dudo que te quedes en casa este fin de semana.
I doubt that you will stay home this weekend.
No te quedes sin postre, es delicioso.
Don't be left without dessert; it's delicious. (Literally: Don't stay without dessert.)
Quiero que te quedes con el cambio.
I want you to keep the change. (Literally: I want you to stay with the change.)
The 'Se' makes the difference
When quedar means 'to stay' or 'to keep something,' it becomes the reflexive verb quedarse. 'Quedes' is used here, but the 'te' must be added: 'te quedes' (you stay).
Subjunctive Trigger
Just like the 'meeting' meaning, 'quedes' is used when expressing doubt, emotion, or desire about someone staying: 'Es mejor que te quedes' (It is better that you stay).
Omitting the Pronoun
Mistake: “No quedes en la habitación.”
Correction: No te quedes en la habitación. (When meaning 'to stay,' the reflexive pronoun 'te' is essential.)
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