quede

Quede is a form of the Spanish verb quedar. It is most commonly encountered as a present-subjunctive form and is used in subordinate clauses to express wishes, doubts, hypotheticals, or indirect commands. It also appears in several fixed expressions where the subjunctive mood conveys emphasis or immediacy.

Morphology and usage: In the present subjunctive of quedar, the forms are yo quede, tú quedes, él/ella/usted quede, nosotros quedemos, vosotros quedéis, ellos queden. The spelling quede thus represents the first- and third-person singular present-subjunctive form. In everyday language, quedarse or phrases built with quedar (such as quedar claro, quedar por escrito) frequently employ quede for nuanced meanings like suggestion, obligation, or emphasis.

Common expressions and examples: A well-known fixed phrase is que quede claro, meaning “let it be clear.” Other uses include clauses that express desire or doubt, as in Espero que quede satisfecho (I hope that he remains satisfied) or Dudo que quede alguna duda (I doubt that any doubt remains). The form also appears in personal constructions with an added object or pronoun, as in Que me quede con esto (Let me keep this for myself).

Notes: Quede should be understood as a subjunctive marker rather than a standalone lexical item. Its meaning depends on the surrounding verb or expression, and it is linked to the broader Spanish subjunctive mood and the verb quedar’s gamut of senses, including remaining in a place, becoming, or staying in a state.

See also: quedar, subjunctive mood, fixed expressions using quedar.