Queden (en. Remain)

/ˈkeðen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates that something remains in a state or place.

Let the books remain on the table.

Que queden los libros en la mesa.

It is used to express that someone renounces something.

Let there be peace.

Que queden en paz.

Indicates that an agreement or pact is made.

If you agree, let's keep it for tomorrow.

Si te parece bien, que queden para mañana.

From Latin 'quedare', which means 'to remain' or 'to be in a place.'

let's keep it between us

means to keep a secret

que queden entre nosotros

let the rules be clear

means that the rules must be understood and accepted

que queden claras las reglas

let it hang in the air

means that something is left unfinished or undefined

que queden en el aire

to remain

verb that means to remain or to be in a place

quedar

to stay

reflexive verb that indicates the action of remaining in a place

quedarse

remaining

adjective that describes something that stays in a state

quedante

Used to refer to a date or informal meeting.

Let's meet for a coffee.

Vamos a quedar para un café.

Colloquial use of the word to express that things continue.

So we agreed that there is no problem.

Así que quedamos en que no hay problema.