quedar
verbCEFR A2High frequency
What does “quedar” mean in English?
to arrange to meet, to remain
Example sentences
Quedamos a las seis en el centro.
We are meeting at six in the centre.
Voy a quedar con Ana mañana.
I am going to meet Ana tomorrow.
¿Dónde quedamos para cenar?
Where shall we meet for dinner?
How to use it
Quedar is used for arrangements: quedar con alguien = arrange to meet someone. It can also mean to remain/be left, so the first taught sense must stay narrow.
Common mistake
Quedar is not a direct replacement for stay in every sentence. For location, use quedarse or estar depending on meaning.