Meaning
Asks to set a date or time to meet someone.
Cultural Background
Meeting up ('quedar') is often done in public spaces like bars or plazas. It is less common to invite someone to your house for the first few meetings. While 'quedar' is understood, '¿Cuándo nos vemos?' or '¿Cuándo nos juntamos?' is much more common in daily life. The phrase '¿Cuándo nos juntamos?' is very popular, reflecting a culture that values 'juntadas' (informal gatherings). Punctuality can be more flexible. If you 'quedan' at 7:00, it might mean 7:30. It's always good to confirm '¿Hora colombiana o hora inglesa?' (Colombian time or English time?).
The WhatsApp Rule
In Spain, if you want to be social, just text '¿Cuándo quedamos?'. It's the most common way to start a plan.
The 'Nos' Trap
Avoid saying '¿Cuándo nos quedamos?' unless you are asking when you are going to stay in a hotel.
Meaning
Asks to set a date or time to meet someone.
The WhatsApp Rule
In Spain, if you want to be social, just text '¿Cuándo quedamos?'. It's the most common way to start a plan.
The 'Nos' Trap
Avoid saying '¿Cuándo nos quedamos?' unless you are asking when you are going to stay in a hotel.
Be Specific
Follow up '¿Cuándo quedamos?' with a suggestion like '¿Te va bien el jueves?' to make the plan happen faster.
Regional Awareness
If you are in Mexico, try using '¿Cuándo nos vemos?' to sound more like a local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'quedar' to ask when to meet.
¿Cuándo _______ para ir al cine?
The standard form for 'we meet' is 'quedamos'.
Which sentence is correct if you want to meet a friend at 8:00?
Choose the correct option:
'Quedamos' is for meeting; 'nos quedamos' means 'we are staying'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Juan: 'Tengo tus libros.' Maria: '¡Genial! _________ para que me los des?'
'¿Cuándo quedamos?' is the natural way to ask to meet to exchange items.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to agree on a time with your boss for a quick informal chat.
Adding 'un momento' makes it sound like a quick, informal professional request.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Quedar vs. Quedarse
Practice Bank
4 exercises¿Cuándo _______ para ir al cine?
The standard form for 'we meet' is 'quedamos'.
Choose the correct option:
'Quedamos' is for meeting; 'nos quedamos' means 'we are staying'.
Juan: 'Tengo tus libros.' Maria: '¡Genial! _________ para que me los des?'
'¿Cuándo quedamos?' is the natural way to ask to meet to exchange items.
You want to agree on a time with your boss for a quick informal chat.
Adding 'un momento' makes it sound like a quick, informal professional request.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral to informal. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues you know well.
Yes, if the culture of the office is casual. For very formal meetings, use '¿Cuándo podríamos reunirnos?'.
'Quedar' is for a planned meeting. 'Encontrarse' is often for meeting by chance or a more formal encounter.
You can answer with a time or day: 'El lunes a las cinco' or 'Cuando tú quieras'.
This means 'What did we finally agree on?'. It's used to confirm details after a long discussion.
No, 'quedarse' (reflexive) means 'to stay'. 'Quedar' means 'to meet' or 'to be left'.
It is understood everywhere, but it is most common in Spain. In LatAm, 'vernos' is often preferred.
It sounds a bit redundant. Just say '¿Cuándo quedamos?' or '¿Cuándo es nuestra cita?'.
It means 'to make a good impression' or 'to fit well' (for clothes).
Yes, 'quedamos' is the 'nosotros' form. You don't need to say 'nosotros quedamos'.
Related Phrases
Quedar en algo
builds onTo agree on something
Verse
synonymTo see each other
Juntarse
synonymTo get together
Citarse
specialized formTo make a formal appointment
Pasar a buscar
similarTo pick someone up
