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    Quedase (en. Stayed)

    /keˈðase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express the action of remaining in a place or situation.
    I hope she stayed in the house all night.
    Espero que se quedase en la casa toda la noche.
    Indicates a desire or condition of permanence.
    If she stayed, everything would be easier.
    Si se quedase, todo sería más fácil.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'quedarse', which comes from the Latin 'quedare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to draw a blank
    Not remembering anything; being unable to think.
    quedarse en blanco
    to be flabbergasted
    To be very surprised.
    quedarse a cuadros
    to sit on one's hands
    To do nothing in the face of a situation.
    quedarse con los brazos cruzados

    Related Words

    quedarse
    Action of remaining in a place.
    quedarse
    quedada
    Gathering or meeting with people.
    quedada
    quedado
    Person who stays in a place.
    quedado

    Slang Meanings

    To be halfway done.
    The project was left halfway done due to lack of budget.
    El proyecto se quedó a medio hacer por falta de presupuesto.
    To be daydreaming.
    He is so distracted that he always daydreams.
    Está tan distraído que siempre se queda en las nubes.