Perteneciente (en. Belonging)
/peɾte.neˈsjente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That belongs to something or someone.
The book belongs to the public library.
El libro es perteneciente a la biblioteca pública.
That is part of a broader set.
The rights belonging to citizens must be respected.
Los derechos pertenecientes a los ciudadanos deben ser respetados.
Related to a property or belonging.
The objects belonging to the family were preserved in the museum.
Los objetos pertenecientes a la familia se conservaron en el museo.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'pertenecer', which in turn is composed of the prefix 'per-' and 'tener'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
belonging to history
Something that is part of historical facts.
perteneciente a la historia
belonging to a community
That is part of a social or cultural group.
perteneciente a una comunidad
well belonging
A good that belongs to someone or something.
bien perteneciente
Related Words
belongingness
State of being part of something.
pertenencia
to belong
Being part of a set or group.
pertenecer
property
Quality of being the owner of something.
propiedad
Slang Meanings
What is one's own.
That car belongs to my brother.
Ese coche es perteneciente a mi hermano.
To have something that is part of a group.
I belong to this student organization.
Soy perteneciente de esta organización estudiantil.