Quedóse (en. Stay)
ke-ˈðo-se
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of remaining in a place or not leaving.
The guest stayed at the party until dawn.
El invitado se quedóse en la fiesta hasta el amanecer.
To stop or not move from a specific point.
I decided to stay home due to the bad weather.
Decidí quedóse en casa por el mal tiempo.
To remain in a state or condition by choice.
She stayed at work despite the job offer.
Ella se quedóse en el trabajo a pesar de la oferta de otro empleo.
Etymology
From the verb 'quedar' in Spanish, from Latin 'quedare', which means 'to remain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stay with
To accept or acquire something.
quedarse con
to be left out
To not be part of a group or activity.
quedarse fuera
to go blank
To not remember or not know what to say in a situation.
quedarse en blanco
Related Words
to stay
Verb that indicates the action of remaining.
quedarse
stayed
Adjective that describes someone who is motionless or has resigned.
quedado
I stay
First person singular of the present indicative of 'quedar'.
quedo
Slang Meanings
To be left hanging
When they don't respond to you and leave you on 'seen'.
Cuando no te contestan y te dejas en 'visto'.
To be broke
To be without money or resources.
Estar sin dinero o recursos.