"Quedar bien" is a verb phrase in Spanish. The verb "quedar" means "to remain" or "to stay," and "bien" means "well" or "good."
/keˈðaɾ βjen/
"Quedar bien" is commonly used in Spanish to describe situations where something has a positive outcome, or when a person's appearance or behavior is perceived favorably. It can refer to fashion, an event, or even one's performance in a task. The expression is often used in both oral speech and written contexts, with a tendency for slightly more frequent usage in informal conversations.
La presentación quedó bien, todos quedaron impresionados.
(The presentation turned out well, everyone was impressed.)
Ese vestido te queda bien.
(That dress looks good on you.)
Espero que esta vez el proyecto quede bien.
(I hope that this time the project turns out well.)
"Quedar bien" is part of several idiomatic expressions in Spanish. It suggests approval or successful outcomes in various contexts.
Quedarse bien con alguien
Meaning: To leave a good impression on someone.
Example: Quería quedarse bien con sus jefes, así que trabajó hasta tarde.
(He wanted to leave a good impression on his bosses, so he worked late.)
Quedar bien para la foto
Meaning: To look good in a photo or to pose well.
Example: Todos debemos quedar bien para la foto de la familia.
(We all need to look good for the family photo.)
Quedar bien y no a todos
Meaning: To please some but not everyone; to be selective in approval.
Example: A veces, es imposible quedar bien y no a todos en el trabajo.
(Sometimes, it's impossible to please everyone at work.)
The verb "quedar" originates from the Latin word "quedare," which means "to remain." The adverb "bien" comes from the Latin "bene," meaning "well" or "good."