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    Queda (en. Is left over)

    /ˈkeðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to the action of staying in a place or situation.
    The sunset marks the end of the day.
    La queda del sol marca el final del día.
    It refers to the fall or descent of something.
    The falling of the leaves in autumn is a beautiful spectacle.
    La queda de la hoja en otoño es un espectáculo hermoso.
    verb
    To remain in a place.
    She stays at the store while I go get the car.
    Ella queda en la tienda mientras yo voy a buscar el coche.
    To establish an agreement to meet.
    We meet at five in the central square.
    Quedamos a las cinco en la plaza central.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cadĕre', which means 'to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to draw a blank
    Not remembering anything at a given moment.
    quedarse en blanco
    to keep
    To accept or retain something.
    quedarse con
    to remain an old maid/bachelor
    Not finding a partner, remaining single.
    quedarse para vestir santos

    Related Words

    to stay
    Verb that indicates being or remaining in a place.
    quedar
    queda
    Noun that refers to the action or state of staying.
    queda
    quedado
    Participle that refers to someone who has remained in a specific situation.
    quedado

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the street (homeless).
    After losing his job, he ended up on the street.
    Después de perder su trabajo, él quedó en la calle.
    To run out of money.
    After going out partying, I ran out of cash.
    Después de salir de fiesta, me quedé sin un peso.