VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
quedar
to fit; to be left over
First introduced in Chapter 6 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use quedar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see quedar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo quedo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to fit; to be left over when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta quedar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates fit; to be left over slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does quedar mean in Spanish?
to fit; to be left over (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use quedar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is quedar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.