Quedar-se
Example: Vaig decidir quedar-me a casa durant el cap de setmana.
Definition
"Quedar-se" means to remain in a place or situation, often implying staying behind or choosing not to leave. For example, in the phrase 'Vaig decidir quedar-me a casa durant el cap de setmana,' it indicates deciding to stay at home over the weekend.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "quedar-se" comes from the Latin verb 'quiescere,' meaning 'to rest' or 'to remain quiet.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to express the idea of staying or remaining in a place. Did you know? The reflexive form '-se' emphasizes the subject's action on themselves, highlighting the decision to stay.
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"Quedar-se" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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