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    Quédate (en. Stay)

    [ˈkeðate]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remain or be in one place.
    Please stay for a moment!
    ¡Quédate un momento, por favor!
    Not leaving or abandoning the place where one is.
    I decided that I'm going to stay home today.
    Decidí que me voy a quedar en casa hoy.
    To retain something or not hand it over.
    Keep the change.
    Quédate con el cambio.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'quedarse', which comes from the Latin 'quedare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stay calm
    Don’t worry, be calm.
    quédate tranquilo
    to remain silent
    Not speaking or remaining silent.
    quedarse callado
    stay with me
    Stay by my side.
    quédate conmigo

    Related Words

    to stay
    To remain in a place or situation.
    quedarse
    permanence
    The state of being in a place for an extended period.
    permanencia
    place
    Physical space where one is.
    lugar

    Slang Meanings

    To stay home or not go out.
    Today I just want to stay at home and watch movies.
    Hoy solo quiero quedarme en casa y ver películas.
    Not moving from a specific spot.
    Stay there! Don’t move.
    ¡Quédate ahí! No te muevas.