The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Quedar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Queda aquí. (Stay here.)

Quedar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Quedar (to stay) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Quedar generally means “to remain” or “to stay”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To remain or stay: For example, Quédate aquí (Stay here).

To agree or arrange: For example, Quedemos en vernos mañana (Let’s agree to meet tomorrow).

To suit or fit: For example, Quédate con esa camisa, te queda bien (Keep that shirt, it suits you well).

To have remaining: For example, Quédense con el cambio (Keep the change).

Colloquial: To be left or remain: For example, ¡Quédate piola! (Stay cool/chill!) or ¡Quédate calladito! (Keep quiet!)

Rude: To deceive or trick: For example, ¡No me quedes mal! (Don’t make me look bad!)

Examples

Examples of Quedar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Queda aquí y espera tu turno! (Stay here and wait your turn!)

Por favor, quedemos en silencio durante la ceremonia. (Please, let’s remain silent during the ceremony.)

Después de la fiesta, queden y ayuden a limpiar. (After the party, stay and help clean up.)

Mamá, quede en casa hoy, no me siento bien. (Mom, let me stay home today, I don’t feel well.)

Amigos, queden conmigo, no se vayan todavía. (Friends, stay with me, don’t leave yet.)

Oye Juan, queda tranquilo, todo va a estar bien. (Hey Juan, stay calm, everything will be alright.)

Señor, por favor quede en la fila y espere su turno. (Sir, please stay in line and wait your turn.)

¡Queden aquí y no se muevan! ¡Voy a buscar ayuda! (Stay here and don’t move! I’m going to get help!)

Chicos, quedemos un rato más, la noche es joven. (Guys, let’s stay a little longer, the night is young.)

María, queda conmigo, no te vayas todavía. (Maria, stay with me, don’t leave yet.)

Oye viejo, queda frío, no te alteres. (Hey man, stay cool, don’t get worked up.)

Por favor queden sentados hasta que el avión aterrice. (Please remain seated until the plane lands.)

Papá, quede en casa hoy, me siento mal. (Dad, let me stay home today, I’m not feeling well.)

Señores, quedemos en orden y sigamos las instrucciones. (Everyone, let’s stay in order and follow the instructions.)

¡Queda ahí y no te muevas! ¡Voy a llamar a la policía! (Stay right there and don’t move! I’m calling the police!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Quedar (to stay) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.