Meaning
To remain in one's residence rather than going out.
Cultural Background
Sundays are traditionally for family, and 'quedarse en casa' is common. Socializing often happens at home, so staying in is a common choice. Staying home is often associated with drinking mate.
Reflexive focus
Always remember the 'se' for the subject.
Don't drop the 'se'
Without 'se', the meaning changes entirely.
Meaning
To remain in one's residence rather than going out.
Reflexive focus
Always remember the 'se' for the subject.
Don't drop the 'se'
Without 'se', the meaning changes entirely.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Hoy ________ en casa.
The subject is 'yo', so use 'me quedo'.
Select the correct form.
Ellos ________ en casa.
The subject is 'ellos', so use 'se quedan'.
Match the subject to the verb.
Yo / Tú / Nosotros
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject.
Complete the dialogue.
- ¿Sales hoy? - No, ________.
Present tense is needed for current plans.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHoy ________ en casa.
The subject is 'yo', so use 'me quedo'.
Ellos ________ en casa.
The subject is 'ellos', so use 'se quedan'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject.
- ¿Sales hoy? - No, ________.
Present tense is needed for current plans.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it's a standard, polite way to decline.
Yes, it's perfectly professional.
'En' indicates location, 'a' indicates movement.
Not at all, it's just a choice.
No, that changes the meaning.
Almost, but 'quedarse' implies the action of staying.
'Me quedé'.
Yes, it is universal.
Related Phrases
Quedar con alguien
contrastTo meet someone
No salir
synonymNot to go out
Estar en casa
similarTo be at home
