me quedo
/me kedo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am staying" is translated into Spanish as me quedo.
The phrase is used to express the decision to remain in a current place instead of leaving. It is derived from the verb quedar, which means to stay or to remain, though you may also use permanecer to express the same idea of staying or remaining.
Which one should you use?
In English, there is a distinction between the habitual "I stay" and the continuous "I am staying". In Spanish, the single form me quedo covers both meanings. If you wish to express a future intention rather than a current state or habit, you should use the future tense form me quedaré instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense form me quedo is used to express both a habitual action and a continuous action happening now, such as "I am staying".
Did you know?
- The word quedar is often used to describe how a piece of clothing fits. If a dress 'stays' well on a person, a Spanish speaker would say me queda bien to mean 'it fits me well'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the verb quedar is used to arrange plans, so saying quedamos a las ocho means 'we are meeting at eight' rather than 'we are staying at eight'.
- The word quedo is inherited from the Latin qu(i)ētus, which refers to being at rest.
Examples in context
- Por el momento me quedo en el hotel.I am staying at the hotel for the time being.This sentence shows how to use me quedo to describe staying at a location like a hotel for a period of time.Tatoeba #589500 by darinmex, translation #259691 by CK
- Me quedo en el hotel hasta el jueves.I am staying at the hotel until Thursday.
- Permanezco en el país durante un mes.I am staying in the country for a month.
- Me quedo en casa de mi amigo esta noche.I am staying at my friend's house tonight.
- Me estoy quedando en la playa durante mis vacaciones.I am staying at the beach during my vacation.
- Me alojo en el apartamento de mi hermana.I am staying at my sister's apartment.
- Me quedo en casa hoy.I am staying at home today.
- No me voy, me quedo contigo.I am not leaving, I am staying with you.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are deciding whether to go to a party.
- Elena¿Quieres venir a la fiesta?Do you want to come to the party?
- DanielNo, estoy cansado, me quedo aquí.No, I am tired, I am staying here.
- ElenaEstá bien, yo me quedo contigo entonces.Fine, I am staying with you then.
- DanielGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, quedo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
