Spanish Expression · Intermediate
quedarse en blanco
to draw a blank / to go blank
Pronunciation: ke-DÁR-se en BLÁN-ko
Meaning
To suddenly forget everything or not be able to think of anything, often during an exam or presentation.
Example
En el examen, me quedé en blanco por un momento.
During the exam, I drew a blank for a moment.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice quedarse en blanco out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.