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    Quedarse (en. Stay)

    /keˈðar.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To get lost or not leave.
    I decided to stay at home because it was raining.
    Decidí quedarme en casa porque estaba lloviendo.
    To suffer an emotional or material loss.
    He lost his job and now doesn't know what to do.
    Se quedó sin trabajo y ahora no sabe qué hacer.
    To remain in a position or situation.
    Staying silent is sometimes the best option.
    Quedarse en silencio es a veces la mejor opción.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the combination of the verb 'quedar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be blank
    Not remembering anything in a moment of tension.
    quedarse en blanco
    to go untold
    Not carrying out something that was planned.
    quedarse en el tintero
    to be left speechless
    To be very surprised by something impressive.
    quedarse con la boca abierta

    Related Words

    to remain
    To open or use the verb that indicates being in a place.
    quedar
    gathering
    Meeting or appointment between people.
    quedada

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a place doing nothing.
    He stayed lazy at home all weekend.
    Se quedó de flojo en su casa todo el fin de semana.
    Not leaving a relationship.
    He decided to stay with her despite the problems.
    Decidió quedarse con ella a pesar de los problemas.