Pertenencia (en. Belonging)

/peɾteˈnenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Relationship of an object or a person with a group or place.
Belonging to the community is fundamental for its development.
La pertenencia a la comunidad es fundamental para su desarrollo.
Ownership or right that someone has over something.
The ownership of the house is documented in the registry.
La pertenencia de la casa está documentada en el registro.
Feeling of identity or connection with a group.
His belonging to the local culture gives him a sense of pride.
Su pertenencia a la cultura local le da un sentido de orgullo.

Etymology

From Latin 'pertinentia', which means 'pertinence' or 'relation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sense of belonging
Feeling of belonging to a group or place.
sentido de pertenencia
cultural belonging
Identity and connection with the traditions and values of a culture.
pertenencia cultural
organizational belonging
Emotional and psychological bond of an individual with an organization.
pertenencia organizacional

Related Words

to belong
Being part of something or having a relationship with it.
pertenecer
belonging
That is part of or owned by something.
perteneciente
social belonging
Bond or connection with a community or social group.
pertenencia social

Slang Meanings

Belongs to a specific group.
That car is from a club, it has its own belonging.
Ese coche es de un club, tiene su propia pertenencia.
Referring to belonging to a culture or lifestyle.
I live with urban belonging, always in tune with the city.
Vivo con la pertenencia urbana, siempre en la onda de la ciudad.