How to use "quedar" in a sentence | Learn Spanish verbs

Описание: The verb QUEDAR is essential for making plans and describing situations. Its core idea is "to remain" or "to stay," but it is used in several specific ways.

1. QUEDAR = To arrange to meet, to have plans
This is one of the most common uses. It's how you make plans with friends.

Quedamos a las 8 en el cine. = We are meeting at 8 at the movies.

¿Quieres quedar el sábado? = Do you want to meet up on Saturday?

2. QUEDAR = To be left, to remain
Used to talk about what is left over after something is used or taken.

Queda poco café. = There is little coffee left.

Solo me quedan 5 euros. = I only have 5 euros left.

3. QUEDAR = To fit, to suit (clothing)
Describes how clothes look on someone or if they are the right size.

Estos zapatos me quedan grandes. = These shoes are big on me.

Esa chaqueta te queda bien. = That jacket looks good on you.

4. QUEDAR = To be located
Explains where a place is, often focusing on distance.

El banco queda lejos de aquí. = The bank is far from here.

¿Dónde queda tu casa? = Where is your house located?

5. QUEDAR = To make a good/bad impression
Describes the social impression someone makes.

Llegar tarde hace quedar mal. = Arriving late makes a bad impression.

Con ese regalo quedarás muy bien. = With that gift you'll make a great impression.

The Reflexive Verb: QUEDARSE
QUEDARSE is very common and has two main uses:

A. To stay, to remain (in a place)

Me quedo en casa hoy. = I'm staying home today.

Se quedó a vivir en Madrid. = He stayed to live in Madrid.

B. To become (a sudden change of state, often surprised)

Se quedó sorprendido. = He was surprised.

Me quedé sin palabras. = I was left speechless.

Key Expression: QUEDARSE CON
This phrase has two meanings:

To keep something

Quédate con el cambio. = Keep the change.

To choose something

Me quedo con la camisa roja. = I'll take the red shirt.

In this video, you will learn how to conjugate QUEDAR, understand the difference between QUEDAR and QUEDARSE, and practice the essential phrases for making plans and describing locations.