Significado
The action of arranging to see friends.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'quedar' is often synonymous with 'ir de cañas' (going for small beers). It's a very casual, low-pressure way of socializing. While 'quedar' is understood, 'juntarse' is much more common. '¿Nos juntamos?' is the standard invite for a mate or a barbecue. Mexicans often use 'ver' (to see). '¿Nos vemos?' is a very common way to suggest a meeting.
The WhatsApp Trick
In Spain, just texting '¿Quedamos?' is enough to start a plan. You don't need a long sentence.
Reflexive Danger
Never say 'Me quedo con amigos' unless you mean 'I am keeping my friends' or 'I am staying with them' (living with them).
Significado
The action of arranging to see friends.
The WhatsApp Trick
In Spain, just texting '¿Quedamos?' is enough to start a plan. You don't need a long sentence.
Reflexive Danger
Never say 'Me quedo con amigos' unless you mean 'I am keeping my friends' or 'I am staying with them' (living with them).
Punctuality
When you 'quedas' at 8:00 in Spain, it often means people will arrive at 8:15. Don't be stressed!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'quedar' in the present tense.
Yo _______ con mis amigos todos los viernes.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'quedo'.
Which sentence is correct for making a plan?
A) Me quedo con amigos. B) Quedo con amigos.
'Quedar' (to meet) is not reflexive. 'Me quedo' means 'I stay'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are at a cafe waiting for your friends who you invited yesterday.
This indicates a pre-arranged plan in the past that is happening now.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Quieres _______ con amigos esta noche? Maria: Sí, ¡buena idea!
The infinitive 'quedar' follows 'quieres' to express a desire to meet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Quedar vs. Quedarse
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYo _______ con mis amigos todos los viernes.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'quedo'.
A) Me quedo con amigos. B) Quedo con amigos.
'Quedar' (to meet) is not reflexive. 'Me quedo' means 'I stay'.
Context: You are at a cafe waiting for your friends who you invited yesterday.
This indicates a pre-arranged plan in the past that is happening now.
Juan: ¿Quieres _______ con amigos esta noche? Maria: Sí, ¡buena idea!
The infinitive 'quedar' follows 'quieres' to express a desire to meet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasIt's better to use 'tener una reunión', but 'quedar' is okay for an informal business coffee.
'Quedar' is to meet/arrange. 'Quedarse' is to stay/remain.
Only if you mention the people. You can just say 'He quedado a las cinco'.
Yes, but 'juntarse' or 'verse' are often more common in daily speech.
Yes, for buildings or places, e.g., 'La farmacia queda cerca'.
Use 'Estoy con mis amigos' or 'Estoy pasando el rato con amigos'. 'Quedar' is usually for the act of meeting.
Frases relacionadas
Quedar bien
similarTo make a good impression
Hacer un plan
synonymTo make a plan
Cita
specialized formAn appointment or date
Quedarse en casa
contrastTo stay at home
