queda

curfew

noun KEH-dah Rare

Usage Note

Queda in the compound toque de queda is the standard Spanish expression for 'curfew' — literally 'curfew bell' (the bell signaling that people must stay indoors). On its own, queda can also function as the third-person singular present of quedar ('she/he remains'), so context is essential. The phrase toque de queda is the form learners should prioritize.

Examples

"El gobierno impuso un toque de queda."

Natural Translation

The government imposed a curfew.

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