Spanish Expression · Intermediate
quedarse sin
to run out of
Pronunciation: keh-DAR-seh seen
Meaning
To have none left of something you need.
Example
Nos quedamos sin efectivo en la estación.
We ran out of cash at the station.
Practice tips
- Practice quedarse sin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.