In Spanish, the word for “stay” is “quedarse”. This verb is commonly used when you want to tell someone to remain in a particular place.
For example, if you want to say “Stay here,” you would say “Quédate aquí”. Here, “quédate” is the imperative form of “quedarse”, which is used to give commands or instructions.
Another example is “Voy a quedarme en casa”, which means “I am going to stay at home.” In this sentence, “quedarme” is the infinitive form of the verb, used to express an intention or plan.
Understanding how to use “quedarse” in different contexts will help you communicate more effectively in Spanish.