This is the 2850th most frequent Spanish word.
queden
"Queden" is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of "quedar," meaning "they stay," "they remain," or "they are left," depending on context.
Here, 'queden' is a subjunctive form of the verb 'quedar', used to convey subjective feelings or desires.
Espero que todos queden satisfechos con la comida.
I hope everyone is satisfied with the food.
In this example, 'queden' is used in the subjunctive mood to discuss hypothetical actions or states.
Si los invitados queden en el salón, podemos empezar la reunión.
If the guests stay in the room, we can start the meeting.
Here, 'queden' is again in the subjunctive mood, reflecting a dependent clause tied to an intention or purpose (triggered by 'para que').