Example: Quedar bien con los amigos es importante para la amistad.
Definition
"Quedar bien" means to create a good impression or to behave in a way that pleases others, often to maintain good relationships or reputation. For example, "Quedar bien con los amigos" means acting in a way that ensures friends think positively of you.
Translations
to make a good impression
goed overkomen
quedar bé
faire bonne impression
gut ankommen
Etymology
The phrase "quedar bien" comes from the Spanish verb "quedar," meaning to remain or stay, combined with "bien," meaning well. Together, it literally means 'to stay well,' which evolved to mean leaving a good impression or being viewed favorably by others.
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"Quedar bien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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to make a good impression