Quedarme (en. Stay)

/keðarˈme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To remain in a place or state.

I decided to stay at home over the weekend.

Decidí quedarme en casa durante el fin de semana.

To lose or experience the loss of something.

I ran out of money after the vacation.

Me quedé sin dinero después de las vacaciones.

To make a choice that involves not leaving.

I'm going to stay at the party a little longer.

Voy a quedarme en la fiesta un rato más.

From the verb 'quedar' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

to be alone

Spend time alone.

quedarme a solas

to keep

Decide to keep or choose something.

quedarme con

to be surprised

To be in a state of surprise.

quedarme sorprendido

to remain

Being in a place or situation.

quedar

to stay (imperative form)

The state of being in a place.

quedad

to remain (infinitive form)

To endure or remain in a place.

quedarse

To be stunned

I was stunned when I heard the news.

Me quedé de una pieza cuando supe la noticia.

To blank out

He blanked out during the exam.

Se quedó en blanco durante el examen.