Spanish word

perteneciente

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾteneˈθjente/

Meaning

  • adjectivebelonging to

Example

El documento perteneciente a la empresa está archivado.

The document belonging to the company is archived.

Illustration for perteneciente (belonging to)

More examples

La foto perteneciente a mi familia está en la pared.

The photo belonging to my family is on the wall.

Core concept

Folder stamped 'Company property'.

Common phrases

  • perteneciente a la empresa

    belonging to the company

  • perteneciente al grupo

    belonging to the group

  • perteneciente a la familia

    belonging to the family

Similar words

propio: Owned by or native to an individual or organization as their own possession.
relacionado: Related by subject or context, showing a relevant connection to something else.
vinculado: Linked to someone or something by an identifiable bond or tie.
asociado: Associated with another person or group through an affiliation or relationship.

Definition in Spanish

Describe algo o alguien adscrito o relacionado con una institución, grupo o propiedad.

Word origin

From the verb pertenecer 'to belong', itself from Latin per- 'through' + tenēre 'to hold', with the adjective-forming suffix -iente producing perteneciente.

Usage tips

  • Formal written adjective; in speech Spanish speakers often say que es de or es de instead, and perteneciente typically follows the noun.

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