Quedar
Example: Vamos a quedar en el parque a las cinco.
Definition
"Quedar" means to arrange or agree on a meeting or appointment with someone, as in the example phrase 'Vamos a quedar en el parque a las cinco,' which means 'We are going to meet at the park at five.' It can also mean to remain or be left in a certain state or place.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "quedar" originates from the Latin verb 'quiescere,' meaning 'to rest' or 'to remain.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean both 'to stay' and 'to arrange a meeting.' Did you know? The dual meaning reflects the idea of staying in a place and agreeing to meet there.
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"Quedar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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