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    Quedado (en. Left)

    /keˈðaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who has stayed in a place or situation.
    He is very stagnant in his current job.
    Él está muy quedado en su trabajo actual.
    A person who does not evolve in their personal or professional life.
    I don't understand why he remains so stagnant; he should seek new opportunities.
    No entiendo por qué sigue tan quedado, debería buscar nuevas oportunidades.
    It refers to someone who has been a victim of an unexpected situation.
    After the breakup, he feels quite stuck.
    Después de la ruptura, se siente bastante quedado.
    A person who has passive attitudes towards life.
    He is always stagnant; he never takes the initiative.
    Siempre está quedado, nunca toma la iniciativa.

    Etymology

    From the participle of the verb 'quedar', which comes from the Latin 'quedare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remained forever
    A person who remains in a situation with no hope of change.
    quedado para siempre
    left in the past
    Someone who has not managed to move forward and clings to previous situations.
    quedado en el pasado

    Related Words

    stay
    A verb that means to stay or be in a place.
    quedar
    to stay
    A verb that refers to the action of remaining in a place or situation.
    quedarse
    remaining
    An adjective that describes something that remains or endures.
    quedante

    Slang Meanings

    A person who remains single and without a partner despite their age.
    He still doesn't have a girlfriend; he's a loser.
    Aún no tiene novia, es un quedado.
    Someone who stays in the same comfort zone without making changes.
    He doesn't change jobs; he's completely stuck.
    No cambia de trabajo, está completamente quedado.