quedan (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "quedan" is a verb, specifically the third person plural conjugation of the verb "quedar" in the present tense.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is [keˈðan].

Translation Options into English

• they stay
• they remain
• they are left

Meaning and Usage

The verb "quedar" generally means to stay, remain, or to be left in a certain situation or location. In the context of "quedan," it can express what remains after something is removed or the state of being left behind. In Central American Spanish, particularly in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and El Salvador, "quedan" can be used both in oral and written contexts. Its frequency of use can vary depending on the specific regional dialect.

Example Sentences

1. Quedan dos días para el examen.

2. There are two days left for the exam.

3. Si no comes, quedan las sobras para después.

4. If you don’t eat, the leftovers are left for later.

5. A ellos les quedan muchas opciones por considerar.

6. They have many options left to consider.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Quedar" is involved in several idiomatic expressions. Here are some notable examples:

1. Quedar en las nubes
2. To be daydreaming or lost in thought.
3. Él siempre está quedando en las nubes durante la clase.

4. He is always daydreaming during class.

5. Quedar como un tonto

6. To look foolish or to be made to look like a fool.
7. Me quedé como un tonto cuando olvidé su nombre.

8. I looked foolish when I forgot her name.

9. Quedar en el aire

10. To remain unresolved or uncertain.
11. Las decisiones quedaron en el aire después de la reunión.

12. The decisions remained unresolved after the meeting.

13. Quedar a la espera

14. To remain in wait for something/someone.
15. Estamos quedando a la espera de sus respuestas.
16. We are waiting for their responses.

Etymology

The verb "quedar" originates from the Latin "quietare," which means 'to make quiet or rest.' Over time, it evolved in the Spanish language to take on meanings related to staying, remaining, or being left in a particular state.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - permanecer (to remain) - residual (left over)

Antonyms: - irse (to leave) - salir (to go out)