Spanish word

pertenecer

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾteneˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbelong to

Example

Yo pertenezco a este equipo.

I belong to this team.

Illustration for pertenecer (belong to)

More examples

¿A qué comunidad perteneces?

Which community do you belong to?

Core concept

Membership in a group or institution.

Common phrases

  • pertenecer a

    belong to

  • pertenecer al equipo

    belong to the team

  • pertenecer a un grupo

    belong to a group

Similar words

formar parte: Form part of a larger whole as one component.
integrarse: Join and become an active, internal member of a group.
ser de: Indicate ownership, origin, or affiliation with someone or somewhere.
afiliarse: Become a member of an organization through formal registration.

Definition in Spanish

Denotar que algo o alguien está vinculado o adscrito a una institución, grupo o clasificación, empleándose habitualmente con la preposición 'a'.

Word origin

From Latin pertinēre (per- 'through' + tenēre 'hold'), via Old Spanish pertencer, originally meaning 'to relate to' and now used to mean 'belong to'.

Usage tips

  • Takes the preposition a (pertenecer a) and the first-person singular is irregular pertenezco rather than a predictable form.

Other meanings

  • be owned byverb

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