Spanish Phrase
¿Dónde te vas a quedar?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask someone about their accommodation or lodging plans for a trip. It utilizes the reflexive verb 'quedarse' (to stay/lodge) combined with the 'ir a + infinitive' construction to express a future intention.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing travel plans with friends, colleagues, or family. It is the standard way to ask if someone is staying at a hotel, an Airbnb, or with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Dóndetevasaquedar?
Interrogative Pronoun
'Dónde' means 'where' and always carries a tilde (accent mark) when used in a question.
Reflexive Pronoun
The 'te' refers to 'you' and is necessary because 'quedarse' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to stay'.
Near Future Construction
'Vas a quedar' follows the 'ir + a + infinitive' pattern to describe actions happening in the future.
🗨In Conversation
Voy a visitar Ciudad de México el próximo mes.
I am going to visit Mexico City next month.
¡Qué increíble! ¿Dónde te vas a quedar?
How incredible! Where are you going to stay?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Dónde vas a quedar?
Without the reflexive pronoun 'te', the verb 'quedar' usually means 'to meet up' or 'to be left', rather than 'to stay' at a place.
¿Dónde te vas quedar?
The 'ir a + infinitive' construction always requires the preposition 'a' between the conjugated verb and the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
¿En qué hotel te hospedas?
In which hotel are you staying?
¿Dónde te alojarás?
Where will you lodge? (More formal)
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking countries, it is very common for travelers to stay with relatives. If you ask this, don't be surprised if the answer is 'en casa de mi tía' (at my aunt's house). Also, remember that in Spain, 'quedar' (non-reflexive) is the go-to verb for making plans to meet friends.