Quedan (en. Remain)

/keˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the permanence of something in a place.
The keys remain on the table.
Las llaves quedan en la mesa.
Referring to appointments or meetings that are planned.
They agreed to meet at five.
Quedan en verse a las cinco.
Indicates that some things are the result of a previous action.
After the rain, puddles remain on the street.
Después de la lluvia, quedan charcos en la calle.

Etymology

From Latin 'quedare', which indicates permanence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a good impression
To leave a good impression.
quedar bien
to arrange to meet someone
To schedule a meeting with someone.
quedar con alguien
to make a bad impression
To leave a bad impression or behave inappropriately.
quedar mal

Related Words

to stay
To remain in a place.
quedarse
residual
That accompanies or remains next to another.
quedante
stay place
Place where something is left.
quedadero

Slang Meanings

To be left hanging
I was left hanging waiting for your call.
Me quedé colgado esperando tu llamada.
We agreed
After the party, we agreed to meet in the square.
Después de la fiesta, quedamos en la plaza.