English–Spanish

“belongings” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopertenencia

Pronunciation

IPA/poseˈsjon/

Example

Tiene muchas posesiones en la mochila.

He has many belongings in his backpack.

Illustration for posesión (belongings)

How to say “belongings” in Spanish

“Belongings” in Spanish is posesión.

Movable goods and other belongings owned by someone.

Full entry for posesión: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with posesión

Recuperó la posesión de su bicicleta tras denunciar el robo.

He regained possession of his bicycle after reporting the theft.

Tips for using posesión

  • Although English 'possession' overlaps in meaning, pertenencias is the more natural Spanish word for personal effects in casual speech.

Other Spanish words for “belongings”

¿Dónde están mis pertenencias?

Where are my belongings?

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