Resulting states with "quedarse"
To express a new state that results from a specific event, action, or loss, use the reflexive verb quedarse followed by an adjective. In English, this often translates to "to go," "to turn," or "to be left" (like "to go blind" or "to be left speechless").
Like ponerse, quedarse requires a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) that matches the subject.
| Subject | Pronoun + Verb |
|---|
| yo | me quedo |
| tú | te quedas |
| él / ella / usted | se queda |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos quedamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os quedáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se quedan |
Because the word following quedarse is an adjective, it must agree with the subject in gender and number. This structure is commonly used for lasting physical changes or impairments.
Shock, surprise, and other reactions
You will also use quedarse to describe emotional or physical states that hit someone as a direct result of an event—like being left speechless, amazed, or even falling asleep.
Finally, use it for other dramatic physical results or losses, whether it is going bald or being knocked unconscious.
