This is the 3763rd most frequent Spanish word.
quede
"Quede" is the first-person singular or third-person singular present subjunctive form of "quedar," meaning "I stay/remain" or "he/she/it stays/remains," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'quede' is used as a present subjunctive form of the verb 'quedar', indicating a desire or requirement for clarity to be established.
Quiero que quede claro que entiendo las reglas.
I want it to be clear that I understand the rules.
Here, 'quede' is again the present subjunctive form of 'quedar', expressing a hope or wish about the remaining quantity of cake.
Espero que quede suficiente pastel para todos.
I hope enough cake remains for everyone.
In this sentence, 'quede' has shifted to 'quedara', the imperfect subjunctive form, representing a past desire or situation involving the cleanliness of everything.