Quedarse en casa
Example: Prefiero quedarme en casa cuando llueve mucho afuera.
Definition
"Quedarse en casa" means to remain at home instead of going out, often used when referring to situations like bad weather or personal preference. For example, choosing to stay inside during heavy rain rather than venturing outdoors.
Etymology
The phrase "quedarse en casa" comes from the Spanish verb "quedar," meaning to stay or remain, combined with "en casa," meaning at home. This expression straightforwardly conveys the idea of staying put in one's residence. Did you know? The verb "quedar" originally meant to be left or to remain after others have gone.
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"Quedarse en casa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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