Pertenecientes (en. Belonging)

/pertəneˈθjentes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to objects or people that are part of a group or set.
The documents belonging to the research were submitted.
Los documentos pertenecientes a la investigación fueron entregados.
Describes something that is owned or participated in by someone.
These assets have belonged to the family for generations.
Estos bienes son pertenecientes a la familia desde hace generaciones.
Indicates the origin or relationship to a particular group.
The cultures belonging to this region are very diverse.
Las culturas pertenecientes a esta región son muy diversas.

Etymology

From the verb 'belong,' which comes from the Latin 'pertinere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

belonging to the community
Refers to the members or elements that are part of a community.
pertenecientes a la comunidad
belonging to the company
Refers to the assets or personnel of a particular company.
pertenecientes a la empresa
belonging to the heritage
Indicates that something is part of the goods or rights of a person or entity.
pertenecientes al patrimonio

Related Words

belong
Verb that indicates the action of being part of or having a relationship with something.
pertenecer
belonging
Noun that refers to the condition of being part of a group or set.
pertenencia

Slang Meanings

Belonging to a specific social group.
Those clothes belong to urban fashion.
Esa ropa es perteneciente a la moda urbana.
Referring to a lifestyle or culture.
That music belongs to youth culture.
Esa música es perteneciente a la cultura juvenil.