Quedara (en. Will remain)
/keˈðaɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that something or someone remains in a specific place.
I hope that things turned out well after the meeting.
Espero que las cosas quedaran bien después de la reunión.
Refers to the action of reserving or securing something.
I wish there was a place for me at the show.
Ojalá que quedara un lugar para mí en el espectáculo.
Implies that something is maintained in a certain state or situation.
If everything turned out as we planned, it would be perfect.
Si todo quedara como lo planeamos, sería perfecto.
Etymology
From Latin 'cadere', which means to fall or to remain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go blank
Not remembering anything, especially during a test or when speaking.
quedarse en blanco
it will go down in history
Something that will be remembered for its importance.
quedará para la historia
to keep
To adopt an idea or an impression.
quedarse con
Related Words
to remain
Infinitive form of the verb, which also means to stay.
quedar
to stay
Reflexive form of the verb, indicating one's own permanence.
quedarse
remaining
That remains or stays in a certain way.
quedante
Slang Meanings
To be daydreaming
He was so distracted that he was daydreaming during the explanation.
Estaba tan distraído que se quedó en la luna durante la explicación.
To fall short
The plan fell short, we need more time to finish.
El plan quedó corto, necesitamos más tiempo para terminar.