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    Pertenecían (en. Belonged)

    /peɾte.neˈθjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something is part of or under the ownership of someone.
    The objects that belonged to the family were delivered.
    Los objetos que pertenecían a la familia fueron entregados.
    Refers to the connection a person or thing has with a group.
    She had belonged to the club since her childhood.
    Ella pertenecía al club desde su infancia.
    Denotes belonging in a more abstract or symbolic context.
    All citizens belonged to the same nation.
    Todos los ciudadanos pertenecían a una misma nación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pertinere', meaning 'to belong' or 'within the sphere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to belong to someone
    To be the property or part of someone.
    pertenecer a alguien
    to belong to a group
    To be part of an organization or collective.
    pertenecer a un grupo
    to belong to history
    To be significant in the historical context.
    pertenecer a la historia

    Related Words

    belonging
    Quality of belonging.
    pertenencia
    belonging
    That belongs to someone or something.
    perteneciente
    to belong
    Verb that indicates the act of having belonging.
    pertenecer

    Slang Meanings

    To belong to an exclusive group.
    That band belongs to another league.
    Esa banda pertenece a otra liga.
    To be involved in a contentious issue.
    That matter no longer belongs to me, so I won't get involved.
    Ese asunto ya no me pertenece, así que no me involucro.