The Present Tense of Quedar is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Quedo en casa esta noche. (I’m staying home tonight.)
Quedar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Quedar (to stay/remain) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | quedo |
| Tú | quedas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | queda |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | quedamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | quedan |
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Usage of Quedar in the Present Tense
Quedar generally means to remain or stay, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To remain or stay: For example, Quedo en casa esta noche. (I’m staying home tonight.)
To have something left: For example, Me quedan dos dólares. (I have two dollars left.)
To agree or arrange: For example, Quedamos en vernos mañana. (We agreed to meet tomorrow.)
To suit or fit: For example, Ese vestido te queda bien. (That dress looks good on you.)
To be located: For example, La tienda queda cerca. (The store is located nearby.)
Slang: To be left or remain: For example, Me quedé sin dinero. (I was left broke/penniless.)
Rude slang: To be fooled: For example, ¡Me quedé! (I was fooled/tricked!)
Examples
Examples of Quedar in the Present Tense
Después de las vacaciones, quedamos sin dinero. (After the vacation, we were left without money.)
Cuando me enfermo, quedo en cama todo el día. (When I get sick, I stay in bed all day.)
¿Te quedas a cenar con nosotros? (Are you staying for dinner with us?)
La puerta queda abierta durante el día. (The door remains open during the day.)
Después de la fiesta, los invitados quedan cansados. (After the party, the guests are left tired.)
Cuando termino de trabajar, quedo agotado. (When I finish working, I’m left exhausted.)
¿Quedas para tomar un café más tarde? (Are you free to get coffee later?)
La ropa queda limpia después de lavarla. (The clothes are left clean after washing them.)
Después de la mudanza, quedamos sin muebles. (After the move, we were left without furniture.)
Cuando llueve, quedamos atrapados en casa. (When it rains, we are left stuck at home.)
Los niños quedan contentos después de jugar. (The kids are left happy after playing.)
Después de la discusión, quedamos molestos. (After the argument, we were left annoyed.)
Cuando termino de comer, quedo satisfecho. (When I finish eating, I’m left satisfied.)
¿Te quedas a ver la película conmigo? (Are you staying to watch the movie with me?)
La casa queda vacía cuando todos se van. (The house is left empty when everyone leaves.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Quedar (to stay/remain) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo quedo | I stay |
| Tú quedas | You stay |
| Él / Ella / Usted queda | He / She / You stays |
| Nosotros / Nosotras quedamos | We stay |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes quedan | They / You all stay |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.