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    ¿Debo quedarme?

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase uses the verb 'deber' (to owe, must, should) conjugated in the first person singular present indicative ('debo'). It is followed by an infinitive verb, 'quedar' (to remain, to stay). The reflexive pronoun 'me' (myself) is attached directly to the infinitive, indicating the action is performed by and on the subject, making it 'quedarme' (to stay myself/for myself). The question marks indicate an interrogative sentence.

    Sample sentences

    ¿Debo quedarme a esperar o me voy ahora mismo?

    Should I stay and wait or should I leave right now?

    No estoy segura, ¿debo quedarme en casa esta noche?

    I'm not sure, should I stay home tonight?

    Él me preguntó: "¿Debo quedarme contigo hasta que llegue tu taxi?".

    He asked me: "Should I stay with you until your taxi arrives?"

    Quick facts

    conjugation:'Debo' is 1st person singular present indicative of 'deber'. 'Quedarme' is the infinitive 'quedar' with the reflexive pronoun 'me' attached.
    pronoun_placement:Reflexive pronouns like 'me' attach to the end of infinitives or gerunds, or precede conjugated verbs (e.g., 'me quedo', 'debo quedarme', 'me debo quedar').

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    Example

    ¿Debo quedarme a esperar o me voy ahora mismo?

    Should I stay and wait or should I leave right now?

    No estoy segura, ¿debo quedarme en casa esta noche?

    I'm not sure, should I stay home tonight?

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