quedar

Meaning

1. to stay, remain
2. to stop, cease

Pronounced as (IPA)

[keˈðaɾ]

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese quedar (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Vulgar Latin *quētāre, from Late Latin quiētāre, present active infinitive of quiētō, from Latin quietor. See also quitar.

Sentences

A elección para elas é , pois , contaxiarse ou quedar na rúa .

The choice for them is, therefore, to become infected or to stay on the street.

As autoridades instan os cidadáns a quedar na casa .

Authorities are urging citizens to stay at home.