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    Pertenecemos (en. Belong)

    /peɾte.neˈθe.mos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicate that something is part of a group or set.
    We belong to the same community.
    Nosotros pertenecemos a la misma comunidad.
    To be owned by someone.
    That car belongs to us.
    Ese coche nos pertenece a nosotros.
    To be part of something.
    We belong to an international network of contacts.
    Pertenecemos a una red de contactos internacional.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pertinere', composed of 'per' and 'tenere' (to hold).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we belong to something
    To be part of a group or community.
    pertenecemos a algo
    where we belong
    Reference to a place or identity group.
    a donde pertenecemos
    belong to a family
    To be part of a family in a biological or emotional sense.
    pertenecer a una familia

    Related Words

    belonging
    Quality of belonging.
    pertenencia
    belonging
    That belongs.
    perteneciente
    to belong
    Verb from which 'we belong' derives.
    pertenecer

    Slang Meanings

    To be part of a select group.
    In the company, those in the club belong to a privileged group.
    En la empresa, los que están en el club pertenecen a un grupo privilegiado.
    To be one of the chosen ones.
    In this community, only a few belong to the elite.
    En esta comunidad, solo unos pocos pertenecen a la elite.