No. 2,850 in Spanish
queden
"Queden" is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of "quedar," meaning "they stay," "they remain," or "they are left," depending on context.
In a sentence
Espero que todos queden satisfechos con la comida.
I hope everyone is satisfied with the food.
Here, 'queden' is a subjunctive form of the verb 'quedar', used to convey subjective feelings or desires.
Si los invitados queden en el salón, podemos empezar la reunión.
If the guests stay in the room, we can start the meeting.
In this example, 'queden' is used in the subjunctive mood to discuss hypothetical actions or states.
Hago planes para que queden tranquilos durante el viaje.
I make plans so that they remain calm during the journey.
Here, 'queden' is again in the subjunctive mood, reflecting a dependent clause tied to an intention or purpose (triggered by 'para que').
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