The Conditional Mood of quedarse is used to express hypothetical situations or possibilities in the future, for example: Si tuviera más tiempo, me quedaría a ayudarte. (If I had more time, I would stay to help you.)

Quedarse is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Quedarse (to stay) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of quedarse is used to express hypothetical situations or possibilities in the future.

To remain or stay: For example, Me quedaría en casa si no tuviera que trabajar. (I would stay home if I didn’t have to work.)

To be left over: For example, No quedarían sobras si todos comieran moderadamente. (There wouldn’t be leftovers if everyone ate moderately.)

To keep or retain: For example, Me quedaría con el cambio si me lo dieran. (I would keep the change if they gave it to me.)

To be located or situated: For example, La casa quedaría cerca del parque. (The house would be located near the park.)

To suit or fit: For example, Ese vestido te quedaría perfecto. (That dress would suit you perfectly.)

To agree or decide: For example, Quedaríamos en vernos mañana. (We would agree to meet tomorrow.)

Slang: To be left behind or excluded: For example, Quedaría afuera si no llego a tiempo. (I would be left out if I don’t arrive on time.)

Examples

Examples of Quedarse in the Conditional Mood

Si me quedaría en casa, podría ver la nueva película. (If I stayed home, I could watch the new movie.)

No te quedarías aquí solo, ¿verdad? (You wouldn’t stay here alone, would you?)

Ella se quedaría a dormir en casa de su amiga. (She would stay over at her friend’s house.)

¿Te quedarías conmigo un rato más? (Would you stay with me a little longer?)

Aunque llueva, me quedaría en el parque. (Even if it rains, I would stay in the park.)

¿Te quedarías a cuidar a los niños esta noche? (Would you stay and watch the kids tonight?)

Aunque me quedaría sin trabajo, no aceptaría ese soborno. (Even if I would be left without a job, I wouldn’t accept that bribe.)

Ella se quedaría en la ciudad por el verano. (She would stay in the city for the summer.)

¿Te quedarías a la fiesta o te irías temprano? (Would you stay at the party or leave early?)

Aunque me quedaría sin dinero, viajaría de todos modos. (Even if I would be left without money, I would still travel.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Quedarse (to stay) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.